Blepharodiastasis

/ˌblɛfərəʊˌdaɪəˈsteɪsɪs/ noun

Definition

A condition where the eyelids are abnormally wide open or separated, either because muscles are weak or the eyelids don't close completely.

Etymology

From Greek 'blepharon' (eyelid) + 'diastasis' (separation or standing apart). The term combines the anatomical location with a general pathological concept of abnormal spacing or separation found throughout medicine.

Kelly Says

An inability to close your eyelids completely — called 'lagophthalmos' — sounds minor but is actually serious because your eyes need to be covered by tears and mucus membranes during sleep; people with blepharodiastasis risk dry eyes, corneal ulcers, and even blindness if untreated.

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