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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: Third eyelid flap and removal, Third eyelid flap Disadvantages (MO), Third eyelid flap Advantages (MO), Third eyelid procedures Requires prerequisite knowledge Anatomy of the third eyelid (MO), Third eyelid removal How is it done? Procedure, Third eyelid removal Disadvantages (MO), Third eyelid flap Post-operative management (MO), Third eyelid procedures Two main procedures Third eyelid removal, Third eyelid removal Post-operative management (MO), Third eyelid flap What is it? A suture placed in the third eyelid (nictitating membrane) is passed through the dorsal lateral conjunctival fornix to emerge through the skin. When tightened the third eyelid is drawn across the corneal surface., Third eyelid flap How is it done? Procedure, Third eyelid removal Advantages (MO), Third eyelid removal Complications (MO), Third eyelid removal Why is it done? In cases where the third eyelid is affected by: - Neoplasia (most commonly- squamous cell carcinoma) - Infections\inflammatory processes - Lacerations, Third eyelid flap Complications (MO), Third eyelid flap Why is it done? Purpose\Indications (MO), Third eyelid procedures Two main procedures Third eyelid flap