Abstract:BACKGROUND:
Treating congenital blepharoptosis is often mandatory to clear the visual access and avoid amblyopia; however, when the levator function is poor, achieving a satisfactory long-term outcome is challenging. This study aimed to compare the outcomes of maximal levator resection (MLR) with those of frontalis suspension (FS) using Gore-Tex ®, in the treatment of congenital blepharoptosis with poor levator function.
PATIENTS AND METHODS:
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