A Prototype External Magnetic Eyelid Device for Blepharoptosis.

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To test a prototype magnet system (magnetic levator prosthesis) for the ability to comfortably and non-invasively provide eye opening with maintenance of the blink in people with paralytic ptosis and determine preliminary efficacy for short-term clinical application.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Transl Vis Sci Technol

Title: Translational vision science & technology

Publisher: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)

ISSN (Print): 2164-2591

Publication date (Electronic): Oct 2014

Volume: 3

Issue: 6

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[1 ] Vision Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Ophthalmology, Schepens Eye Research Institute - Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA ; Vision Service, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

[2 ] Vision Rehabilitation Laboratory, Department of Ophthalmology, Schepens Eye Research Institute - Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

[3 ] Oculoplastic Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

[4 ] Boston Keratoprosthesis Laboratory, Department of Ophthalmology, Schepens Eye Research Institute - Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.

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DOI: 10.1167/tvst.3.6.9

PMC ID: 4319537

PubMed ID: 25674358

SO-VID: 1fa09bd9-5484-41d7-be93-4f5e30ab9126

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Keywords: Blepharoptosis,Blink,Cranial Nerve Palsy,Magnetic,Oculomotor Palsy,Paralytic,Ptosis,Ptosis Crutch,Reanimation

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Keywords: Blepharoptosis, Blink, Cranial Nerve Palsy, Magnetic, Oculomotor Palsy, Paralytic, Ptosis, Ptosis Crutch, Reanimation

A Prototype External Magnetic Eyelid Device for Blepharoptosis.

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