title: [Paralytic lagophthalmos--treatment methods].
abstract: Paralytic lagophthalmos has a negative effect on patient. A patient's appearance is grossly distorted and many ocular problems due to exposure and dryness may interfere with the patient's ability to perform an occupation. This paper describes the management of the paralytic lagophthalmos. The medical treatment adds lubricants and the surgical treatment provides a better closure for the eye.
authors.affiliation: Spitalul Clinic de Urgenţe Oftalmologice Bucureşti.
authors.forename: Speranta
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schmitzer
authors.forename: Monica
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pop
authors.forename: Raluca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ungureanu
authors.forename: Florentina
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Chiţac
mesh_terms: D001763:Blepharoptosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005158:Facial Paralysis / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006046:Gold; D006801:Humans; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D006046:Gold