Comparison of Different Surgical Treatments for Severe Ptosis Correction

Launched by SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE · Apr 12, 2019

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The ptosis is divided into light, medium and severe according to the difference in muscle strength of the upper levator muscle. According to the previous diagnosis and treatment criteria, for the mild and moderate ptosis, it is recommended to use the method of shortening or partial resection of the levator muscle. For severe patients, because the strength of the upper levator muscles are extremely weak, the function of the upper eye lid can only be reconstructed through the strength of the frontal muscles. So it is recommended to use the frontal muscle flap surgery for correct ptosis. Howev...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • unilateral ptosis patient
• • the levator muscle strength less than 4mm
• • primary surgery
• • older than 3 years
• • ocular rectus muscle of good strength;
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • patients who had undergone ptosis correction surgery
• • patients with neurological ptosis, senile ptosis or pseudo ptosis
• • patients with abnormal ocular function
• • patients with Marcus-Gunn syndromes
• • patients with severe systemic disease or intolerant to general anesthesia
• • patients or their parents cannot finish follow-up due to educational level or various other reasons.