Surgery: External Levator Advancement

This video demonstrates levator advancement for upper eyelid ptosis repair. The procedure covers skin incision, identification of the orbicularis, septum, and tarsal plate, and exposure of the levator aponeurosis. Key steps include maintaining meticulous hemostasis, recognizing the peripheral vascular arcade, and using a horizontal mattress suture for controlled lid elevation. The video emphasizes anatomical landmarks and surgical technique to achieve accurate and predictable eyelid positioning.

Surgery Location: on-board the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in Kigali, Rwanda
Surgeon: Dr. Ronald W. Pelton, Colorado Springs, CO, USA