What is "tarsorrhaphy"

Tarsorrhaphy \Tar*sor"rha*phy\, n. [Tarsus + Gr. "rafh` seam, fr. ? to sew.] (Surg.) An operation to diminish the size of the opening between eyelids when enlarged by surrounding cicatrices.

n. A surgical procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the opening.

Tarsorrhaphy is a surgical procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the eyelid opening. It may be done to protect the cornea in cases of corneal exposure, as a treatment for Graves' ophthalmopathy, Möbius syndrome or after corneal graft surgery. The procedure is performed on the corner of the eyelid opening.