Eyelid Retraction. The upper and lower eyelids are unable to close completely due to paralysis of the muscle that closes the eye. This can be due to a Bell’s Palsy or prior brain surgery. This can lead to dryness of the surface of the eye or tearing. This can be corrected surgically by tightening the lower eyelid and inserting a small gold weight under the skin in the upper eyelid to allow complete closure of the eyelids.
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Lids open without weight
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Lids closed without weight (left eye remains open)
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Lids open with weight attached
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Lids closed with weight attached (left eye able to close). Note, weight would be placed surgically under skin so not visible