[Modern opportunities of lagophthalmos correction]. / Sovremennye vozmozhnosti korrektsii lagoftal'ma.

ABSTRACT

The main goal in the treatment of lagophthalmos is prevention of serious corneal complications. Based on the results of 2453 surgeries performed in patients with lagophthalmos, a detailed analysis of modern surgical techniques was carried out highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. The article describes in detail the most effective methods of static correction of lagophthalmos, their features and indications, and presents the results of using an original palpebral weight implant.