PurposeTo describe a case of cryptophthalmos in which an amniotic membrane graft was used in reconstruction of the upper eyelid and fornix.MethodsThe surgical history of a patient with partial cryptophthalmos is presented.ResultsSuccessful creation of a superior fornix in a case of partial cryptophthalmos was achieved only after an amniotic membrane graft was used.ConclusionsAmniotic membrane is a useful resource for fornix reconstruction in cryptophthalmos.