Mueller's muscle-conjunctival resection in the treatment of congenital ptosis.

PURPOSE: To evaluate the use of the Mueller's muscle-conjunctival resection in the treatment of congenital ptosis. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent repair of ptosis with a Mueller's muscle-conjunctival resection was undertaken to identify patients who presented with congenital ptosis. RESULTS: Eight patients were identified in whom a Mueller's muscle-conjunctival resection was performed for congenital ptosis. All patients had levator function of 12 mm or more. A mean improvement in the margin reflex distance-1 of 2.38 mm was noted. CONCLUSIONS: The Mueller's muscle-conjunctival resection is a useful tool in the treatment of congenital ptosis in patients with good levator function.