AU - Muller-Jensen, K TI - Lid load operation in facial palsy PT - ORIG DP - 1994 Jul 1 TA - Indian Journal of Ophthalmology PG - 153-156 VI - 42 IP - 3 4099- https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1994;volume=42;issue=3;spage=153;epage=156;aulast=Muller-Jensen;type=0 4100- https://journals.lww.com/ijo/pages/default.aspx/article.asp?issn=0301-4738;year=1994;volume=42;issue=3;spage=153;epage=156;aulast=Muller-Jensen AB - In 24 patients with irreversible lagophthalmos, gold weights ranging from 0.8 to 1.7 g were implanted in the upper lids, under local anaesthesia. With a follow-up period ranging from 2 1/2 to 4 years (average, 3 years), the results of the implantation were gratifying in 23 patients. While corneal irritation and epiphora was reduced and the loaded upper eyelid allowed patients to blink voluntarily