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Eyelid Weight Implantation
The eyelids were designed to close completely. Tears which are resting along the lower eyelid need to be distributed to the eyeball to keep the eye healthy. When we blink, the upper eyelid dips down into this "tear lake" and distributes the tears onto the surface of the eyeball. There are times when the upper eyelid does not close properly and this process is inefficient. This can occur after a stroke, Bell's palsy, surgery, or simply because of a weakness of the eyelid closure muscles.
To help the eyelid close better, Dr. Neufeld can implant a weight, usually made out of gold or platinum, into the eyelid to help it close better. This also better maintains the healthy surface of the eye itself.
This procedure is done by making a fine incision in the eyelid fold with the laser. A small pocket is created to receive the weight and the incision is closed. The procedure takes approximately 15 minutes. Swelling and bruising are minimal.
