Lagophthalmos (brief introduction )

clinical video on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMFfZmOUSt4

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1. Lagophthalmosis the inability to close
theeyelids completely
The word “LAGOS” is a greekword for hare, an animal
which always sleeps with its eyes open.

2. Stroke
Bell’s palsy
Tumors; especiallyacoustic neuromas
Möbius syndrome
Autoimmune conditions, such asGuillain-Barré syndrome
Scarring from burns, injuries, or certain medical conditions,
Eyelid surgery
Floppy eyelid syndrome
Stevens-Johnson syndrome

3. Foreign body sensation.
Irritation.
Burning of eyes.
Watering.
Eye infection.
Corneal ulceration.
Dry eyes

4. Incomplete closure of lids.
Exposure of conjunctiva and cornea.
Dryness .
Congestion.
Corneal edema.
Punctateinfiltration.

5. Lubrication eye drops.
Control of infection.
Protection of ocular surface.
Soft bandage CL.
Tarsorraphy(lateral/paramedian)
Upper lid load sxwith gold plate.