Tear Gland Prolapse

Especially the lateral parts of the upper eyelids are thickened.

Some patients do not get swelling of the upper eyelids by problems of their skin, as swelling or atony, but because of parts of their tear glands which emerge from the orbits.

This pathology which is called prolapse of the tear gland is characterized by swelling of the lateral parts of the upper eyelids.

This anatomical alteration can be treated surgically and must not be neglected if a surgical correction of the upper eyelids is planned, especially cosmetic surgery.