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New concepts affecting congenital, Marcus Gunn jaw-winking, and involutional ptosis are discussed. A surgical technique for saving Muller's muscle is described. Recent studies of the histopathological changes in Marcus Gunn jaw winking ptosis and involutional ptosis are reviewed and the implications for surgery in these conditions presented.
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Collin, J. New concepts in the management of ptosis. Eye 2, 185–188 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1988.33
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/eye.1988.33