lagophthalmos

• Medizinischer Zustand, bei dem die Augenlider nicht vollständig geschlossen werden können, was zu Trockenheit und Schädigung der Hornhaut führen kann.

A medical condition characterized by the inability to fully close the eyelids, which can lead to dryness and damage to the cornea.

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   A medical condition where the eyelid cannot be completely closed, leaving the eye partially exposed.

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   • The patient was diagnosed with lagophthalmos after the facial nerve injury.
   • Chronic lagophthalmos can lead to dryness and corneal damage.
   • Nighttime eye ointments are often prescribed for people with lagophthalmos.
   • Surgery may be required to correct severe lagophthalmos.