Von Graefe’s Sign

Von Graefe’s Sign

Von Graefe’s sign is the retarded descent of the upper eyelid during movement of the eye from the primary position to downgaze; the lid "follows" the eye. This may be termed "lid lag", although some authorities reserve this term for a static situation in which the lid is higher than the globe on downgaze. Von Graefe’s sign is seen in thyroid ophthalmopathy.

Cross References

Lid lag; Pseudo-von Graefe’s sign