The term ankyloblepharon means: September 2009
Correct Answer: Adhesions of the margins of the two lids
Description: Ans. C: Adhesions of the margins of the two lids Paial or complete adhesion of the edge of one eyelid to that of the other is known as ankyloblepharon. It may occasionally result from a cicatrizing lesion of the eyelid margins or following tarsorrhaphy. It may also be congenital in which case the eyelids are joined together by bands of tissue and this condition is called ankyblepharon filiform adnatum.
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