Tarsorrhaphy

 Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the eyelid opening.

Tarsorrhaphy
Specialtyophthalmology
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It may be done to protect the cornea in cases of corneal exposure, as a treatment for Graves' ophthalmopathyMöbius syndrome or after corneal graft surgery. The procedure is performed on the corner of the eyelid opening.[1]

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