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Levator resection with suspensory ligament of the superior fornix suspension for correction of pediatric congenital ptosis with poor levator function

To evaluate the surgical outcome of levator resection with suspensory ligament of the superior fornix (SLSF) suspension in severe congenital ptosis with poor levator function (LF). The average ...
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Outcomes of anterior levator resection in congenital blepharoptosis

Purpose To identify any consistent factors which may predict over- or undercorrection of congenital blepharoptosis treated by anterior levator resection. Methods A retrospective case note review of ...
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Management of congenital ptosis

Levator maldevelopment (dysmyogenic) ptosis is the most common type of ptosis seen in childhood and is caused by primary dystrophy of the levator muscle. Mueller's superior tarsal muscle is normal.
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Pupil examination, motility check key for ptosis treatment

Examining the pupil and performing motility checks are key for effectively managing patients with ptosis and catching underlying conditions, according to a speaker at Hawaiian Eye 2026. “When you ...