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Eyelid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Also known as blepharoplasty, eyelid surgery improves the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids, or both, and gives a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes, making you look more rested and alert. ... Droopiness of the lower eyelids, showing white below the iris (colored portion of the eye)
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More severe contractions, where the eyelid completely closes, are possible. These can be caused by irritation of the surface of the eye (cornea) or the membranes lining the eyelids (conjunctiva).
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This photograph demonstrates the sign "heliotrope eyelids" in which the eyelids develop a brown (violaceous - rather than red) color. Heliotrope eyelids and Gottron's papules on the knuckles are characteristic findings in dermatomyositis.
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Blepharitis, or eyelid inflammation, one of the most common problems, is characterized by erythematous eyelids with accumulation of debris along the eyelid margin. Malignant eyelid tumors may be associated with lash loss and erosion of normal eyelid structures.
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Ptosis, or drooping eyelids, has various causes and treatment; blepharoplasty can help. ... Sometimes people tilt their heads back to try to see under the lid or raise their eyebrows repeatedly to try to lift the eyelids.
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The eyelids protect the eyes from the environment, injury and light. They also maintain a smooth corneal surface by spreading tears evenly over the eye. The lids are composed of an outer layer of skin, a middle layer of muscle and tissue that gives them form, and an inner layer of moist conjunctival tissue.
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The eyelids can be affected by a variety of infections and irritants. A very common infection of the eyelids is sty; it is essentially the result of an abscess forming on the eyelid. ... The eyelids swell up and are reddened and the edges of the lids become itchy, developing flaky scales as the inflammation spreads.
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The presence of epicanthal folds in Asian eyelids is one of their unique features, in combination with the lack of supratarsal folds. While this represents an element of Oriental beauty in a traditional way, many seek cosmetic improvement in the medial canthal area to eliminate the epicanthal fold.
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