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After blepharophimosis surgery which included silicon slings being implanted to correct ptosis her eyes remain open while sleeping. what can we do?
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Call surgeon: rings may be over correcting and s/he needs to know. Lubricating ointment projects the eye, but correcting the overcorrection is key!
Answered 12/9/2014
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