Eyelid Surgery for Upper Visual Field Improvement
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Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Eyelid Surgery for Upper Visual Field Improvement
Authoring Organization
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Publication Month/Year
July 31, 2022
Last Updated Month/Year
April 1, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
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
Scope
Management
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.