Hyaluronic Acid Treatment for Upper Eyelid Retraction After Glaucoma Filtering Surgery

A 51-year old female presented with upper lid retraction after glaucoma filtering surgery. After two surgical procedures to correct the retraction with only transient effect, she was finally treated with hyaluronic acid gel filling achieving good aesthetic and functional result.

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