Management of Severe Congenital Blepharoptosis

Evaluation of Polytetrafluoroethylene (Ptose-up) in Management of Severe Congenital Blepharoptosis

Frontalis sling surgery was carried out using Ptose-up under general anaesthesia for patients with severe congenital ptosis.

Frontalis sling surgery was carried out using Ptose-up for patients with severe congenital ptosis in 23 eyes of 15 patients and they followed up for at least 6 months to detect the success rate and if there is any postoperative complications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Severe congenital blepharoptosis
• Poor levator muscle function
• No previous ptosis surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with Jaw winking phenomenon
• Blepharophimosis syndrome
• Congenital myasthenia