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  2. Ptosis (eyelid) - Wikipedia

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    Ptosis, also known as blepharoptosis, [1] is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. This condition is sometimes called "lazy eye", but that term normally refers to the condition amblyopia .

  3. Blepharoptosis-myopia-ectopia lentis syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Blepharoptosis-myopia-ectopia lentis syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder which is characterized by congenital bilateral blepharoptosis, presence of ectopia lentis, and severe near-sightedness (myopia). [1] [2] [3] It affects (and consequently decreases) the relative strength of the levator aponeurosis, the zonules, and the sclera.

  4. Category:Medical symptoms and signs templates - Wikipedia

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    [[Category:Medical symptoms and signs templates]] to the <includeonly> section at the bottom of that page. Otherwise, add <noinclude>[[Category:Medical symptoms and signs templates]]</noinclude> to the end of the template code, making sure it starts on the same line as the code's last character.

  5. Hutchinson's facies - Wikipedia

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    As the patient tries to remedy the blepharoptosis by contraction of the frontalis muscle, the brow is wrinkled and the eyebrows are arched. If the upper eyelids are raised, the eyeballs are immobile, "as though formed of wax" . When the paralysis affects all the external muscles, the eyes are directed straight forwards.

  6. List of medical symptoms - Wikipedia

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    List of medical symptoms. Medical symptoms refer to the manifestations or indications of a disease or condition, perceived and complained about by the patient. [1] [2] Patients observe these symptoms and seek medical advice from healthcare professionals.

  7. Chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia - Wikipedia

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    CPEO is a rare disease that may affect those of all ages, but typically manifests in the young adult years. CPEO is the most common manifestation of mitochondrial myopathy, occurring in an estimated two-thirds of all cases of mitochondrial myopathy. Patients typically present with ptosis (drooping eyelids).

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    In adults over the age of 65, symptoms almost always include a cough, whereas with the flu, coughing is usually just present in about two-thirds of patients,” he says. ... Dr. Smith says to ...

  9. Ocular myasthenia - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms of ocular MG can also be addressed by non-medicinal means. Ptosis can be corrected with placement of crutches on eyeglasses and with ptosis tape to elevate eyelid droop. Diplopia can be addressed by occlusion with eye patching, frosted lens, occluding contact lens, or by simply placing opaque tape over a portion of eyeglasses.