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PurposeTo report a rare case of isolated severe microblepharon in a neonate.MethodsA 27 days old male child was brought by parents with redness, photophobia and discharge for two weeks. Thorough ophthalmological and systemic examination was performed.ResultsThe diagnosis of isolated severe microblepharon with infectious keratitis was made. After the appropriate management of infectious keratitis and achieving complete resolution, the child was subjected to bilateral lid reconstruction was done in the form of upper lid skin grafting and tarsorrhaphy and the patient is being followed up. ConclusionA rare case of bilateral isolated severe microblepharon affecting all four eyelids is being reported. Urgent surgical intervention is recommended in such cases in order to achieve good corneal coverage which results in faster healing of infective keratitis and a good visual outcome.