Leprotic paralytic lagophthalmos with ectropion and its surgical correction
Kumar, P.; Saxena, R.C.; Srivastava, S.N.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 34(1): 15-18
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0301-4738 PMID: 3443493 Document Number: 267787
In 100 cases of leprosy, 7 developed lagophthalmos, Ectropion, watering and exposure Keratitis, from involvement of VIIth and Vth cranial nerves. With the recent effort, and rehabilitation of such patient, we used the method originated by Sir Harold Gillie to restore lid function. A motor mechanism for the paralysed lid was created by using a portion of the temporal is muscle, unconsciously when the jaws moved in chewing or biting or by conscious effort, thus correcting exposure Kertitis and preventing blindness.