Lagophthalmos

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Lagophthalmos

Subjective: Inability to totally close the eyelids while awake, asleep, or both

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It may be an isolated finding or part of a syndrome [Korula et al., [1995]] and can be associated with Ectropion. Lagophthalmos frequently results in chronic conjunctival and/or corneal irritation.

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