As part of the lacrimal apparatus, the lacrimal gland participates in the maintenance of a
healthy eye surface by producing the aqueous part of the tear film. Alacrimia and …

The study evaluated the regenerative responses of the lacrimal functional unit (LFU) after
lacrimal gland (LG) ablation. The LG of Wistar rats was submitted to G1) partial LG ablation …

Blepharophimosis-ptosis-epicanthus inversus syndrome (BPES) is a congenital eyelid
syndrome. Several associations, including the horizontal displacement of the puncta …

Congenital ptosis presents within the first year of life, and is either isolated or occurs as a
part of an ocular or systemic disorder. Management requires a specific approach to avoid …

Congenital ptosis is most commonly caused by maldevelopment of the levator palpebrae
superioris muscle complex. It is less frequently associated with neurologic, myopathic, and …

Résumé Le ptosis correspond à une chute de la paupière supérieure. Il est souvent à
l'origine d'une gêne fonctionnelle, voire esthétique. Souvent bénin, le ptosis peut parfois …

Abstract Cryptophthalmos, from the Greek “Krypto”(hidden), literally means hidden eye. In
this condition the lids are not formed and the skin passes without interruption from the …

DISCUSSION Alacrima may be easily dismissed as a curious but insignificant symptom. This
case serves as an important reminder that alacrima may be reflective of an intracranial …

Introdução: A síndrome de blefarofimose, ptose e epicanto inverso (BPES) é uma doença
congénita rara, autossómica dominante, causada por uma mutação no gene FOXL2. As …

TO THE EDITOR: I read with interest the article by Duarte et al. 1 The authors highlighted
interesting findings regarding lacrimal gland agenesis in these patients and described new …