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Forward gaze (A) demonstrates asymmetrical eyelid position and a relatively elevated right upper lid as compared to the left due to facial nerve dysfunction and lack of orbicularis oculi control. Eyelid closure cannot be obtained in the right eye in (B) due to facial nerve palsy and the patient exhibits a Bell’s phenomenon whereby the cornea rotates upward upon eyelid closure.

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current04:35, April 25, 2017Thumbnail for version as of 04:35, April 25, 2017327 × 279 (19 KB)Danielle.trief (talk | contribs)Forward gaze (A) demonstrates asymmetrical eyelid position and a relatively elevated right upper lid as compared to the left due to facial nerve dysfunction and lack of orbicularis oculi control. Eyelid closure cannot be obtained in the right eye in (B...

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