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. 1981 Mar;65(3):209–213. doi: 10.1136/bjo.65.3.209

Congenital total eversion of the upper eyelids.

K O Bentsi-Enchill
PMCID: PMC1039465  PMID: 7013782

Abstract

Eight cases of bilateral and 6 cases of unilateral congenital total eversion of the upper eyelids are reported here. It is suggested that an appreciable overlapping of the lower eyelid margin by the upper eyelid is a predisposing factor in the mechanism of eversion in this condition. Treatment by injection of hyaluronidase into the chemotic conjunctiva followed by placement of a lid suture to revert the eyelid resolves the condition in 1 or 2 days.

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