Eyelid Surgery for Upper Visual Field Improvement
Publication Date: August 1, 2022
Last Updated: August 2, 2022
Summary of Recommendations
The workgroup recommends that for patients presenting with low upper eyelid position, clinicians obtain a clinical history, which should include an assessment of impact on visual field or activities of daily living; and perform a physical examination to assess upper eyelid position (ptosis) relative to the pupil (such as MRD-1) with photographic documentation and assessment of levator function. (M, Moderate)
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The workgroup suggests that surgeons not perform blepharoplasty alone (i.e., without ptosis correction) for patients presenting with diagnosed ptosis or low upper eyelid position. (L, Weak)
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The workgroup suggests that surgeons perform concurrent upper eyelid blepharoplasty and ptosis correction in patients presenting with ptosis and dermatochalasis (excess upper eyelid soft-tissue hooding). (L, Weak)
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The workgroup suggests that surgeons perform upper eyelid blepharoplasty in patients presenting with dermatochalasis (excess upper eyelid soft-tissue hooding) without underlying ptosis. (L, Weak)
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The workgroup recommends that surgeons should perform anterior ptosis correction for patients diagnosed with severe upper eyelid ptosis. (M, Moderate)
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It is an option for surgeons to perform either anterior or posterior ptosis correction for patients diagnosed with mild or moderate upper eyelid ptosis. (M, Option)
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The workgroup suggests that surgeons may use local anesthesia for patients presenting for upper eyelid ptosis correction and/or blepharoplasty. (L, Weak)
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It is an option for surgeons to perform adjunctive brow surgery in patients presenting with dermatochalasis and coexisting brow and upper eyelid ptosis. (L, Option)
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It is an option for surgeons to perform levator plication or levator advancement for patients presenting with upper eyelid ptosis. (VL, Option)
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The workgroup recommends that patients should have an assessment for complications including asymmetry and lagophthalmos within 1–3 mo following the procedure and again ideally at 9 mo to 1 yr for patients who have had upper eyelid ptosis correction and/or blepharoplasty. (M, GP)
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Title
Eyelid Surgery for Upper Visual Field Improvement
Authoring Organization
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Publication Month/Year
August 1, 2022
Last Updated Month/Year
February 13, 2024
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
A group of experts from different disciplines was convened to develop guidelines for the management of upper visual field impairments related to eyelid ptosis and dermatochalasis. The goal was to provide evidence-based recommendations to improve patient care.
Inclusion Criteria
Male, Female, Adult, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Hospital, Outpatient, Operating and recovery room
Intended Users
Nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D013518 - Surgery, Plastic, D019882 - Blepharoplasty, D005143 - Eyelids
Keywords
plastic surgery, eyelid surgery, vision improvement, blepharoplasty, ptosis
Source Citation
Kim KK, Granick MS, Baum GA, Beninger F, Cahill KV, Donnelly KC, Kaidi AA, Kang AS, Loeding L, Loyo M, Patel PA, Roostaeian J, Taghva GH, Varkarakis GM. American Society of Plastic Surgeons Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Eyelid Surgery for Upper Visual Field Improvement. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Aug 1;150(2):419e-434e. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009329. Epub 2022 Jul 27. PMID: 35895522.
Methodology
Number of Source Documents
52
Literature Search Start Date
January 1, 1980
Literature Search End Date
November 2, 2018