Abstract
Purpose: :
To describe the results of a conservative technique for the treatment of progressive myopathic blepharoptosis using a "double-eyelid glue", which is a cosmetic made of natural rubber latex and has been used to give the appearance of an eyelid crease in Asian women with single eyelid.
Methods: :
11 consecutive patients with mitochondrial myopathy were studied. Marginal reflex distance (MRD-1), pictures and visual fields were obtained previously and after the treatment.
Results: :
All patients described a better appearance after the application of the "double-eyelid glue" and none had allergic response to it. All cases had an increase in MRD-1 and improvement of the visual fields.
Keywords: eyelid • visual fields • keratitis