Tarsal Plate of Right Upper Eyelid (Tarsus superior dexter)
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Anatomy
The tarsal plate of the right upper eyelid provides rigidity to the right upper lid and houses Meibomian glands that secrete the lipid tear layer.
Clinical notes
Superior tarsal strip procedure re-anchors a lax tarsal plate to the lateral orbital rim to correct involutional ectropion and entropion.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Tarsal Plate of Right Upper Eyelid?
The tarsal plate of the right upper eyelid provides rigidity to the right upper lid and houses Meibomian glands that secrete the lipid tear layer.
Why is the Tarsal Plate of Right Upper Eyelid clinically important?
Superior tarsal strip procedure re-anchors a lax tarsal plate to the lateral orbital rim to correct involutional ectropion and entropion.
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