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Eyelash ptosis can occur as a congenital or acquired condition. Careful clinical assessment will help distinguish between the two and assist in surgical planning. The appropriate surgical procedure, based on the diagnosis, is likely to result in an excellent long-term outcome.
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ZaldÃvar, R.A., Lee, M.S., Harrison, A.R. (2011). Lash Ptosis. In: Cohen, A., Weinberg, D. (eds) Evaluation and Management of Blepharoptosis. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92855-5_15
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