[ksale]

#1060476

Hi.

I was diagnosed with Graves in September 2011 and TED in June 2012. I underwent 10 radiation treatments which were successful. I was left with significant upper lid retraction on both eyes. I have undergone 3 mullerectomies which have completely corrected my left eye, but I am still left with some residual retraction and irritation on my right eye. My opthalmologist has suggested a permanent lateral tarsorraphy. I understand the procedure, but can’t seem to find alot of information and before and after pictures of it.

My question is: has anyone had this done and if so, were you happy with the results in regards to both reduction in irritation and appearance?

Thanks!

[Kimberly]

#1182849

Hello – I’m not familiar with that procedure, but hopefully, you will see some other responses.

I did find this article online; the two authors are both past presenters at GDATF patient conferences. (Warning: some of the pictures are fairly graphic).

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http://www.kellogg.umich.edu/bios/downloads/kahana/2008-cornealsurg-chap29.pdf

Hope this helps!

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