Which procedure involves partial or complete suturing of the upper and lower eyelids?

Which procedure involves partial or complete suturing of the upper and lower eyelids?

• A. Tarsorrhaphy
• B. Blepharoplasty
• C. Canthotomy
• D. Ectropion repair

Answer: (A)

Tarsorrhaphy involves suturing the upper and lower eyelids together, partially or completely, to narrow or close the space between them. This protects the cornea by reducing exposure, stabilizing the tear film, and promoting healing in conditions like exposure keratopathy or persistent epithelial defects. The sutures can be temporary or permanent depending on the need. Blepharoplasty reshapes or removes eyelid tissue for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons, not to seal the lids. A canthotomy is an incision at the outer eyelid corner to relieve pressure, not about joining the lids. Ectropion repair fixes outward turning of the eyelid, restoring its position rather than creating a seal.

Tarsorrhaphy involves suturing the upper and lower eyelids together, partially or completely, to narrow or close the space between them. This protects the cornea by reducing exposure, stabilizing the tear film, and promoting healing in conditions like exposure keratopathy or persistent epithelial defects. The sutures can be temporary or permanent depending on the need. Blepharoplasty reshapes or removes eyelid tissue for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons, not to seal the lids. A canthotomy is an incision at the outer eyelid corner to relieve pressure, not about joining the lids. Ectropion repair fixes outward turning of the eyelid, restoring its position rather than creating a seal.