Eyelid Medical Term

Eyelid Anatomy — Ophthalmology Review

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Eyelid Terminology and Measurements Palpebral Fissure The palpebral fissure refers to the normal exposed area between upper and lower eyelids. It is measured between the margin of the lower eyelid to …

Blepharitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Blepharoplasty - Mayo Clinic

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Blepharoplasty (BLEF-uh-roe-plas-tee) is a type of surgery that removes excess skin from the eyelids. With age, eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken. As a result, excess skin and fat …

Blepharitis (Eyelid Inflammation): Causes & Treatment

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Blepharitis, pronounced bleh-fur-RY-tis, means inflammation of the eyelid. The edges of your lids turn red or dark in color and become swollen and scaly. Blepharitis usually …

Eyelid Disorders | MedlinePlus

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Summary. Your eyelids help protect your eyes. When you blink, your eyelids spread moisture over your eyes. Blinking also helps move dirt or other particles off the …

Eyelid: Parts of the Eyelid and How They Work - All …

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Eyelids have one of the most important jobs in the human vision system. Without eyelids, our eyes would have no protection from impacts, infections and the harsh rays of the sun. The upper and lower …

Ectropion - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Ectropion (ek-TROH-pee-on) is a condition in which your eyelid turns outward. This leaves the inner eyelid surface exposed and prone to irritation. Ectropion …

Eyelid - Wikipedia

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Eyelid edema is a condition in which the eyelids are swollen and tissues contain excess fluid. It may affect eye function when it increases the intraocular pressure. Eyelid edema is caused by allergy, trichiasis or …

Glossary of Eye Terms | Department of Ophthalmology …

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A general term for color vision abnormalities. Heritable dyschromatopsias include red (protan), green (deutan), and blue (tritan) color vision deficits. These deficits may be partial (-omaly) or complete (-opia).

Eye twitching - Mayo Clinic

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Eye twitching, benign essential blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm are terms often used to refer to any of three separate conditions. Each type of twitch or …