Tarsorrhaphy

 ( Oculoplastic Surgery ) 

Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical procedure in which the are partially sewn together to narrow the eyelid opening. It may be done to protect the cornea in cases of corneal exposure, as a treatment for Graves' ophthalmopathy, Möbius syndrome or after corneal graft surgery. The procedure is performed on the corner of the eyelid opening.

• Eye surgery
• Keratoconjunctivitis sicca

• Surgery Encyclopedia: Tarsorrhaphy