Tarsal Plate of Right Lower Eyelid (Tarsus inferior dexter)
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Anatomy
The tarsal plate of the right lower eyelid stabilizes the lower eyelid margin against the ocular surface of the right globe.
Clinical notes
Entropion (inward turning of the lid margin) causes the eyelashes to rub against the cornea (trichiasis), risking corneal abrasion and ulceration.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Tarsal Plate of Right Lower Eyelid?
The tarsal plate of the right lower eyelid stabilizes the lower eyelid margin against the ocular surface of the right globe.
Why is the Tarsal Plate of Right Lower Eyelid clinically important?
Entropion (inward turning of the lid margin) causes the eyelashes to rub against the cornea (trichiasis), risking corneal abrasion and ulceration.
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