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Floppy eyelid syndrome (FES) is a recently recognized entity, originally described in obese men with easily everted upper eyelids and chronic ocular irritation. Although the eyelids are primarily involved, other ocular structures such as the conjunctiva and cornea are frequently affected and cause much of the morbidity. Recent studies have found an interesting association with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and with chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. The association of FES with OSA has both diagnostic and therapeutic implications; FES may be a presenting symptom in patients with undiagnosed OSA, and, in addition, treatment of obesity and OSA may have a favorable effect on the course of FES.
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PMID:Floppy eyelid syndrome: clinical features and the association with obstructive sleep apnea. 1645 97

Floppy eyelid syndrome is characterized by the easy evertion of the upper eyelid which occurs spontaneously during the sleep, causing the exposure of the eye surface and chronic papillary conjunctivitis. Its pathogenesis is not totally defined yet: it is usually more frequent in middle-aged, male obese patients and it is associated with systemic disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure and diabetes. On the occasions which conservative treatment fails, surgical procedures present good results, including surgical techniques which are constantly evolving.
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PMID:Floppy eyelid syndrome: review. 2167 Sep 13