Definition of Tarsorrhaphy. Meaning of Tarsorrhaphy. Synonyms of Tarsorrhaphy

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Definition of Tarsorrhaphy

Tarsorrhaphy
Tarsorrhaphy Tar*sor"rha*phy, n. [Tarsus + Gr. "rafh` seam, fr. ? to sew.] (Surg.) An operation to diminish the size of the opening between eyelids when enlarged by surrounding cicatrices.

Meaning of Tarsorrhaphy from wikipedia

- Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the eyelid opening.[citation needed] It may be done to...
- ophthalmology and ophthalmic surgery. In 1826 he described the first tarsorrhaphy for closure of a portion of the eyelids for partial ectropion. In the...
- back into place. The eyelids are sewn together in a procedure known as tarsorrhaphy for about five days to keep the eye in place. Replaced eyes have a higher...
- corneal scarring and need for more aggressive surgical measures such as tarsorrhaphy, conjunctival flaps, and corneal transplants.[citation needed] Average...
- preserve the tear film. In preparation for surgery, a patient may undergo a tarsorrhaphy, in which the eye is partially sewn shut temporarily to further protect...
- Blepharoplasty East Asian blepharoplasty Epicanthoplasty Eyelid revision Hughes procedure Tarsorrhaphy Lacrimal system Dacryocystorhinostomy Punctoplasty...
- canthotomy is the surgical division of the outer canthus. Epicanthoplasty Tarsorrhaphy is a procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow...
- sk as well. Google, alleging its search results for a misspelling of tarsorrhaphy started appearing in Bing results partway through the summer of 2010...
- Blepharoplasty East Asian blepharoplasty Epicanthoplasty Eyelid revision Hughes procedure Tarsorrhaphy Lacrimal system Dacryocystorhinostomy Punctoplasty...
- to be effective in relieving symptoms. In severe cases of dry eyes, tarsorrhaphy may be performed where the eyelids are partially sewn together. This...