Lids and Adnexa Class3: Ptosis

    The third class in this series deals with blepheroptosis. The subtopics include diagnosis of ptosis, pseudoptosis, classification of ptosis into congenital and acquired ptosis and finally a brief discussion on the management of ptosis. Clinical features of congenital myogenic ptosis, Marcus jaw winking phenomenon, aponeurotic ptosis, neurogenic ptosis (III nerve palsy and Horner’s syndrome), CPEO, myasthenia gravis, traumatic and mechanical ptosis are explained.

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    To evaluate your understanding and recall of the topic attempt the quiz below. It contains MCQs based on the causes, diagnosis and management of different types of ptosis.
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    References
      1. Diseases of the lids. In: Parsons' Diseases of the eye. 20th ed. Sihota R, Tandon R eds. Elsevier; 2007.
      2. Basic and Clinical Science Course. Orbit, Eyelids, and Lacrimal System. American Academy of Ophthalmology. 2006-2007.
      3. Duane's Ophthalmology 1997. CD-ROM Edition.

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