Complications of Ptosis Repair: Prevention and Management

摘要: Ptosis repair is one of the most common operations in oculofacial plastic surgery. In mild cases, eyelid ptosis can be purely cosmetic, but severe it cause significant visual field compromise, hindering vision and resulting amblyopia children. Because a variety mechanisms ptosis, essential that surgeon make proper diagnosis implement right surgical plan to achieve best result. Even expert hands, however, less than ideal result occur. Variables exist beyond surgeon’s control, recognition management these problems allow for optimized outcomes even face complications.