ABSTRACT
Purpose: To evaluate the proposed material [EPTFE] and approach as a suitable alternative for the correction of poor levator function ptosis
Method: Twenty-one eyes with unilateral and bilateral poor levator function ptosis were subjected to the proposed frontalis sling procedure using an open approach with internal fixation using EPTFE material. Follow up ranged 1 year to 3 years
Result: All cases showed functional improvement with an average increase of 2.7 mm in palpebral fissure measurements. Regression of results was documented up to 3 months postoperative, after which lid height seemed to stabilize. No cases of slippage, extrusion or granuloma formation were encountered
Conclusion: EPTFE material, internally fixated through an open approach is a reliable and effective alternative to other materials used with conventional closed frontalis sling approach