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Facial Plast Surg
DOI: 10.1055/a-2359-5280
Original Research

Ophthalmic Assessment and Management in Acute Facial Palsy

Mohsan Malik 
1   Adnexal Service, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom
,
Raheej Shamim Khan
2   Department of Occuloplastic, Machester Royal Eye Hospital, Oxford Rd, Manchester, United Kingdom
,
Eamon Shamil 
3   Eamon Shamil FRCS (ORL-HNS), The Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospital, University College London NHS Foundation Trust, Huntley Street, London, United Kingdom
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Abstract

This article aims to provide insights into emerging concepts in ophthalmic manifestations in patients with facial palsy and discusses considerations used to develop patient-specific management plans in acute management.

Keywords

facial palsy - brow ptosis - lagophthalmos - ectropion - exposure keratopathy


Publication History

Accepted Manuscript online:
03 July 2024

Article published online:
16 July 2024

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