which procedure provides temporary protection when the eyelid are paralyzed
A partial list of the conditions that can require tarsorrhaphy includes: Paralysis or weakness of the eyelids so that they cannot close or blink adequately. Bell's palsy is a nerve condition that weakens the muscles of the face, including the eyelids. It is usually temporary. Myasthenia gravis also weakens facial muscles, but it is usually treatable.