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Eyelid-Sharing Reconstructive Procedures: Hughes and Cutler-Beard Techniques

The eyes serve as a cosmetic focal point, and defects around the eyes resulting from congenital abnormalities, burns, trauma, or resection of cutaneous malignancies can draw significant attention and concern. The Hughes and Cutler-Beard eyelid-sharing reconstructive flap techniques can be employed to correct defects of the upper and lower eyelids, thereby improving cosmesis, function, and quality of life for affected patients. The Hughes and Cutler-Beard procedures are suitable for patients with upper or lower eyelid defects that encompass more than 50% of the total eyelid area. Despite several technical modifications since their original descriptions, both techniques remain widely utilized in modern reconstructive practice. This activity reviews some basic concepts in reconstructive surgery, the complex anatomy of the adnexa oculi, and the indications, risks, benefits, techniques, and complications of the Hughes tarsoconjunctival flap and the Cutler-Beard full-thickness cutaneoconjunctival flap. The activity also highlights the role of the interprofessional healthcare team in caring for patients undergoing these reconstructive procedures to improve surgical and cosmetic outcomes and overall quality of life.

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AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

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ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABA — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

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  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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