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. 1980 Nov;98(11):2045-9.
doi: 10.1001/archopht.1980.01020040897022.

Involutional blepharoptosis. A histopathological study

R K Dortzbach, F C Sutula

Involutional blepharoptosis. A histopathological study

R K Dortzbach et al. Arch Ophthalmol. 1980 Nov.

Abstract

Nineteen eyelids were examined histologically in cases of involutional blepharoptosis. Aponeurogenic defects were demonstrated in the majority of cases. A revised classification of acquired blepharoptosis, and the procedure of choice for the correction of this entity are discussed.

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