lagophthalmos
Lid won't shut
Lagophthalmos is the inability to fully close the eyelids, leaving part of the eye exposed during sleep or blinking.
The condition can result from facial nerve paralysis, scarring, or eyelid abnormalities, and may cause dryness, irritation, or corneal damage.
The stroke left him with lagophthalmos that required lubricating drops at night.
ocular
Movable ocular covering
- corneaEye's clear outer dome
- blinkRapid lid movement
- keratitisCorneal inflammation
- artificial tearsManufactured eye moisture drops
eye drops · eye shield · lubrication · tears · moisture · dryness · conjunctiva · sclera
eyelid
Movable ocular covering
artificial tears · eye drops · eye shield · lubrication · tears · moisture · dryness · conjunctiva · sclera · irritation
sleep
Recurring unconscious repose
eye mask · humidity · awakening · REM · overnight · restlessness
- eye conditionsconjunctivitis, strabismus, amblyopia, macular degeneration, myopia
- eyelid problemsptosis, blepharitis, stye, eyelid swelling, droopy eyelid