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Lash Ptosis

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Eyelash ptosis can occur as a congenital or acquired condition. Careful clinical assessment will help distinguish between the two and assist in surgical planning. The appropriate surgical procedure, based on the diagnosis, is likely to result in an excellent long-term outcome.

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  1. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA

    Andrew R. Harrison

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  1. Renzo A. Zaldívar
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  1. The Art of Eyes, Private Practice, Skokie, 60076, Illinois, USA

    Adam J. Cohen

  2. Concord, NH, Department of Surgery (Ophthalmology), Concord Eye Care, Hanover, 03755, New Hampshire, USA

    David A. Weinberg

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Zaldívar, R.A., Lee, M.S., Harrison, A.R. (2011). Lash Ptosis. In: Cohen, A., Weinberg, D. (eds) Evaluation and Management of Blepharoptosis. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92855-5_15

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