The document provides an overview of eyelid anatomy and techniques for eyelid reconstruction. It describes the layers, muscles, nerves and blood supply of the eyelid. Functions include spreading secretions, tears and blinking. Reconstruction methods are classified by defect size and include direct closure, lateral cantholysis, semicircular flaps, lid switch flaps, Cutler-Beard procedure, forehead flaps, Tripier flaps, Hughes flaps and cheek rotation flaps to reconstruct the anterior or posterior lamella. The goal is to reestablish eyelid function and protection of the eye while achieving reasonable cosmesis.