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ptosis [′tō·səs] (medicine) Prolapse, abnormal depression, or falling down of an organ or part; applied especially to drooping of the upper eyelid, from paralysis of the third cranial nerve. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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All patients with ptosis (4/4), and about 50% of patients with "crocodile tears" (18/32), or facial muscle spasms (11/20) experienced resolution of these problems. When choosing a weight, the surgeon must consider the balance between the amount of corneal protection afforded by eyelid closure and the degree of visual-field obstruction caused by ptosis at rest. Three had ataxia; one had diplopia; and one had speech difficulties, bilateral ptosis, paresis of eye and pharynx muscles, and paresis of muscles in the left shoulder. |
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