<procedure> A cutting operation on an eyelid. ... Origin: blepharo-+ G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(blef″ә-rot´ә-me) surgical incision of an eyelid; called also tarsotomy.
Type: Term Pronunciation: blef′ă-rot′ō-mē Definitions: 1. An operation designed to release one or more eyelid layers (lamella) for diagnostic therapeutic purposes.
blepharotomy 1. A surgical operation on an eyelid. 2. Surgical incision of an eyelid with the purpose of draining an abscess.