Comparing stitches for droopy eyelid surgery
Part of Eyes & vision clinical trials.
This study compares two types of stitches used during eyelid surgery to fix drooping eyelids. It aims to see which stitch keeps the eyelid height stable after surgery, which could help improve long-term results for patients.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You have drooping of the upper eyelid caused by weakness of the eyelid muscle (aponeurotic ptosis).
- Your eyelid muscle function must be strong (at least 12 mm of movement).
- You have not had previous surgery for droopy eyelids.
- You are not allergic to the surgical stitches used in this study.
- If you could become pregnant, you must use reliable birth control during the study.
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