The validity of the final concept involved testing the effectiveness of closure as well as human-subject testing for comfort and usability. The results of this data are listed in the subsequent pages.
Jayashankar et al. (2008) Customized Gold Weight Eyelid Implantation in Paralytic Lagophthalmos
Tollefson et al. (2007) Restoration of Eyelid Closure in Facial Paralysis Using Artificial Muscle: Preliminary Cadaveric Analysis