| When examining a patient with ptosis, you need to
show the examiner that you can perform the examination from the surgical
viewpoint ie. the amount of ptosis, the levator function, presence of Bell's
phenomenon and corneal sensation. Secondly, you need to show him/her the
cause of the ptosis. In children with ptosis, the two most likely diagnosis
being congenital ptosis secondary to dystrohic muscle (demonstrated by
the failure of the muscle to descend on downgaze) and Marcus-Gunn jaw winking.
Learn the different surgical techniques for ptosis as you may be asked which one you think is suitable for the case under examination. Common ptosis cases
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