The palpebral fissure is the elliptic space between the medial and lateral canthi of the two open eyelids. In simple terms, it is the opening between...

canthi are, respectively, the medial and lateral ends/angles of the palpebral fissure. The bicanthal plane is the transversal plane linking both canthi...

adduction, with associated narrowing of the palpebral fissure (eye closing). Widening of the palpebral fissure on attempted abduction. (N. B. Mein and Trimble...

other hyperthyroid conditions), causing abnormal wideness of the palpebral fissure. As a result of the retraction of the upper eyelid, the white of the...

superioris muscle Tarsus Medial palpebral ligament Epicanthic fold Meibomian gland Ciliary glands Eyelash Palpebral fissure Canthus Gland of Zeis Lacrimal...

Large ears Strabismus Hypertelorism Epicanthal folds Downslanting palpebral fissures Other features may include loose skin, thin deep-set nails, thin hair...

the upper arm) lacrimal sulcus (sulcus lacrimalis) malleolar sulcus palpebral fissure, separates the upper and lower eyelids patellar sulcus or intercondylar...

bony orbit, a constricted mucosal socket, short eyelids, reduced palpebral fissure and malar prominence. Genetic mutations, chromosomal abnormalities...

A canthorrhaphy is suturing of the outer canthus to shorten the palpebral fissure. A canthotomy is the surgical division of the canthus, usually the...

Graefe's sign), eye globe lag on supraduction (Kocher's sign), a widened palpebral fissure during fixation (Dalrymple's sign) and an incapacity of closing the...

A canthorrhaphy is suturing of the outer canthus to shorten the palpebral fissure. A canthotomy is the surgical division of the canthus, usually the...

below) at some point of life. Typical dysmorphic features include long palpebral fissures with eversion of the lateral third of the lower eyelid and two or...

circumference (microcephaly) Congenital malformations of lips: short palpebral fissure lengths, smooth philtrum, and thin upper lip. Nervous system damage:...

in which the skin is continuous over the eyeball with absence of palpebral fissures and presence of eyelashes. It is classified into three types: complete...

have dysmorphic features, with macrodolichocephaly, downslanting palpebral fissures and a pointed chin. The facial appearance is most notable in early...

permanently cover part of the eyes. Both the vertical and horizontal palpebral fissures (eyelid openings) are shortened; the eyes also appear spaced more...

eyes consists of inspection of the eyelids, surrounding tissues and palpebral fissure. Palpation of the orbital rim may also be performed depending on the...

the conjunctiva (chemosis) is seen along the corners of the eye (palpebral fissures). About 30 percent of people with leptospirosis (also known as Weil's...

and flat face, short nose, widely spaced eyes, long philtrum, short palpebral fissures, low-set ears, and high-arched palate. Other findings included an...

Dolichocephaly Frontal hair upsweep Very large forehead Downslanted palpebral fissures far apart eyes Missing part of the upper eyelids Small, simple ears...

eyelid (epicanthal folds), up-slanting opening between the eyelids (palpebral fissures) and hooded eyelids. Other physical features include the fifth finger...

bird-like face with a beak-like nose, large eyes with down-slanting palpebral fissures, receding mandible and intellectual disability. A mouse model has...

hypotonia, a round face with full cheeks, epicanthal folds, down-slanting palpebral fissures (eyelids), strabismus, flat nasal bridge, down-turned mouth, low-set...

vasoconstriction in the iris and sclera, pupillary dilation, widening of the palpebral fissure, and the reduced production of tears. The SCG innervates blood vessels...

oblique Inferior oblique Levator palpebrae superioris Eyebrow Eyelids Palpebral fissure Eyelash Superior tarsus Inferior tarsus Tarsal glands Ciliary glands...

Advanced conjunctival carcinoma protruding through the palpebral fissure....

flat, expressionless face, a broad, flat nasal bridge, horizontal palpebral fissures, epicanthal folds, strabismus, and ptosis of the eyelids. The syndrome...

divide the gland into two sections, a palpebral lobe, or portion, and an orbital lobe or portion. The smaller palpebral lobe lies close to the eye, along...

primarily observed symmetrically to both sides of the cornea within the palpebral fissure. Furthermore, brown pigment spots in the limbus are generally considered...

performed where the eyelids are partially sewn together. This reduces the palpebral fissure (eyelid separation), ideally leading to a reduction in tear evaporation...