What is bleparofimosis?
Blefarofimosis is a condition characterized by a horizontal narrowing of palpebral cracks or opening the eye. It is often associated with ptosis, decreasing eyelids on both eyes. The condition is usually congenital, which means that malformation of bleparofimosis lids is already present at birth. In normal adults, the horizontal opening of the eyelids measures approximately 0.98 to 1.18 inches (about 25 to 30 mm), while in individuals with bleparofimosis it measures about 0.78 to 0.86 inches (20 to 22 mm).
The causes of bleparofimosis usually result from inherited genetic abnormalities. In genes, defects or mutations are usually responsible for stimulating the production of protein involved in the formation of eyelids, which often leads to abnormal lid development. Due to this prominent malformation, the eyes cannot be fully opened, which leads to restrictions in the sense of supervision. Visual visual disorders associated with bleparofimosis often include AMBYLOPIA, otherwise known as lazy eye; Strabismus, a state where both eyes do not mark the same direction; hyperopia or foresight; and short -grainBone, also known as myopia.
The condition is often part of the syndrome known as bleparofimosis, ptosis and Epicanthus inversus (BPES) syndrome. BPES is a rare hereditary disorder and mostly innate nature. It is inherited by an autosomal dominant pattern where one copy of the abnormal gene from one affected parent is sufficient to cause a disorder in a child. Epicanthus inversus is an unusual inversion of the skin folds of the upper eyelid. Other visible manifestations of BPES include a flat nasal bridge, increased eyebrow height, abnormal placement of the inner corner of the eye and ears.
In most cases, patients with bleparofimosis are in the care of an ophthalmologist, the specifics of physicians in the management and treatment of eye disorders and diseases. Children also have pediatric ophthalmologists for eye disorders. Eye examinations are often performed in patients to evaluate their visual acuity, eye muscles, eye size and lid increases.
treatment often focuses on the treatment of deformities caused by the condition. Surgery may be required; However, the timing of surgery is often considered and generally depends on the severity of the disorder and its overall benefit to the patient. During surgery, media canoplasty can be performed to correct bleparofimosis and epicanthus inversus, often when a child is three to five years of age. Genetic evaluation and counseling are sometimes required to treat these patients.