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blepharoplasty -
eyelid surgery to remove excess skin and fat. This surgery can be performed on both the upper and on the lower eyelids and can improve a person's vision as well as enhance the appearance of youth and vitality.
Bowman's Layer -
Bowman's layer is a transparent sheet of tissue that lies beneath the epithelium. It is made of strong layered protein fibers called collagen. If it is injured, the tissue in Bowman's layer forms a scar as it heals. If these scars are large and centrally located, they can interfere with vision.