title: Management of eyelid injuries.
abstract: Injuries to the eyelids mandate a systematic evaluation of the eye and ocular adnexa. Anatomic knowledge and an understanding of the etiology of periocular injuries are required for evaluation, optimal patient care, and to aid in prevention of globe dysfunction. This article also reviews the medical and surgical treatments and potential complications of eyelid injuries.
authors.affiliation: Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Service, Wills Eye Institute, Philadelphia, PA, USA. amurchison@willseye.org
authors.forename: Ann P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Murchison
authors.forename: Jurij R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Bilyk
mesh_terms: D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005143:Eyelids / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*