Atlas of Ophthalmology

Floppy Eyelid Syndrome

Floppy Eyelid Syndrome
The floppy eyelid syndrome is an acquired condition of unknown etiology that primarily affects obese males. The tarsal plates of the upper eyelids become soft and floppy. Symptoms include nocturnal ectropion, ptosis, and papillary conjunctivitis.
Jonathan, Dutton, M.D., USA, M.D., Chapel Hill NC
H02.86
Lids -> Entropion and Ectropion
Lids
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