lagophthalmos in A Sentence

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    Nocturnal Lagophthalmos is linked to reduced sleep quality.

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    There are multiple surgeries that can treat Lagophthalmos.

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    In some cases, nocturnal Lagophthalmos is a sign of an underlying condition.

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    If someone suspects they have nocturnal Lagophthalmos they should visit their doctor.

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    However, it can occur after trauma or eyelid surgery(cicatricial Lagophthalmos) or during sleep(nocturnal Lagophthalmos).

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    Before we proceed with my blepharoplasty, do you think I should be tested for an existing case of Lagophthalmos?

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    Once a diagnosis of Lagophthalmos has been made, treatment will depend on the severity of your condition and whether it is chronic or nocturnal in nature.

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    Blepharoplasty is performed in order to correct the appearance of droopy eyelids, whether for medical or cosmetic reasons, but if too much skin is removed from the eyelid, Lagophthalmos can result.

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    Some doctors believe that the incidence of Lagophthalmos is on the rise, possibly due in part to the increasing prevalence of surgeries such as blepharoplasty, which can cause Lagophthalmos(or exacerbate an existing case) if performed incorrectly.

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    The most common cause of Lagophthalmos is a malfunction of the facial nerve(also known as the seventh cranial nerve), which controls the movement of both the muscles that raise the eyebrows and the ones that close the eyelids.

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    This condition is probably underreported due to the fact that many sufferers are unaware of it unless someone has told them that they sleep with their eyes open, and some doctors may not consider Lagophthalmos as a possible cause of a patient's dry eye symptoms.

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