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Upper eyelid structure

Known as: Upper eyelid, eyelids upper, Palpebra superior 
The larger thin membrane of skin extending from above the orbit and that covers a great portion of the eye.
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Broader (2)

EyeEyelid structure
HeadLevator palpebrae superioris structureStructure of superior tarsal plateSuperior tarsal muscle

Narrower (4)

Palpebral conjunctiva of upper eyelidPalpebral part of orbicularis oculiStructure of left upper eyelidStructure of right upper eyelid

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Review
2011
Review
2011
Reanimation of the middle and lower face in facial paralysis: review of the literature and personal approach.
2010
2010
Evaluation of Homeopathic Arnica montana for Ecchymosis After Upper Blepharoplasty: A Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blind Study
Purpose: Ecchymosis is commonly encountered after upper eyelid blepharoplasty. The use of homeopathic preparations of Arnica… 
2003
2003
Angioedema and dysphagia caused by contact allergy to inhaled budesonide
Inhaled corticosteroids may cause various adverse effects ranging from irritation to severe anaphylactic reactions and systemic… 
1998
1998
Radiation choroidopathy with remodeling of the choroidal venous system.
Review
1997
Review
1997
The Castroviejo Lecture. Prolonged eyelid closure is a risk to the cornea.
PURPOSE The author introduces new concepts and summarizes published evidence suggesting that prolonged eyelid closure puts the… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Congenital Eversion of the Upper Eyelid: A Case Report
Summary Congenital ectropion of the upper lid is a rare condition that, if treated early, can be managed without recourse to… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Results of community-based eyelid surgery for trichiasis due to trachoma.
In many parts of Africa patients with upper-lid trichiasis due to trachoma have very limited access to ophthalmologists or… 
1991
1991
Modified levator aponeurosis recession for upper eyelid retraction in Graves' disease.
Recession of the levator aponeurosis has proved to be an excellent operation to correct upper eyelid retraction in Graves… 
1991
1991
Peripheral territory and neuropeptides of the trigeminal ganglion neurons centrally projecting through the oculomotor nerve demonstrated by fluorescent retrograde double-labeling combined with…
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Complications of exposed monofilament sutures.
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