Although mild to moderate blepharoptosis caused by oedema is common after trauma to the face, complete isolated neurogenic blepharoptosis is rare. We describe our experience of a patient who recovered 7 weeks after treatment with corticosteroids, and review other cases.
Keywords: Facial trauma; Neurapraxia; Neurogenic blepharoptosis; Oculomotor nerve.
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