Eyelids

Study: Diabetic Retinopathy Patients Show Greater Incidence of Ptosis

The association was most strongly associated with female sex and older age among the subjects.

03/13/2024

Strabismus Risk Higher After Lower vs. Upper Blepharoplasty

While still a rare complication—occurring in 1.5% to 2% of surgeries—such cases were more likely to be diagnosed and require intervention within three years, study finds.

02/16/2024

Common OSSN Therapy May Also Treat Demodex Blepharitis

After two cycles of 1% 5-fluorouracil, patients in a small study experienced clinical improvement lasting up to 55 months.

01/23/2024

Eyelid Issues: Lumps, Bumps and Beyond

While these lesions tend to be benign, the wide array of presentations makes assessment tricky. Here’s a visual reference to follow.

01/15/2024

Three Weeks of Azithromycin May Benefit MGD

A recent study demonstrates that this once-a-week course is as effective as six weeks of daily oral doxycycline but with fewer adverse effects.

12/27/2023

Decompression Outperforms Teprotumumab in Reducing Proptosis

A new study shows surgery had a greater effect on this symptom of thyroid eye disease, yet suggests additional benefits when both treatments are used sequentially.

11/21/2023