Ptosis is an odd word with a simple definition. Ptosis is the medical term for a drooping eyelid. It refers only to the upper eyelid, and if severe enough ptosis can affect the sufferer’s eyesight. As a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon, Dr. Lee is an expert in diagnosing and, if necessary, surgically repairing the eyelid to counter the impacts of ptosis.
The causes
The causes of ptosis aren’t cut and dried because the area involves the muscles, nerves, and the skin of the eyelids. The muscles involved are called levator muscles (think elevator); they allow the eyelids to […]
When the upper eyelid of one or both eyes droops, this is referred to as ptosis (pronounced TOE-sis). This droop can be almost unnoticeable, or it can be so pronounced that the eyelid descends over the entire pupil. This condition occurs due to aging, but it can affect both children and adults.
What causes ptosis?
Some people are born with ptosis (congenital ptosis), or it can develop with age, injury or as a result of cataract surgery or other eye surgery. Ptosis may also be caused when the muscles that lift the eyelid are compromised. In other cases, ptosis may be the […]
When Little Red Riding Hood noticed that her grandma’s eyes looked better, maybe it wasn’t because it was really the wolf after all. Maybe Red’s grandmother had just been suffering from ptosis and had gotten it treated via plastic surgery. And if that were the case, her eyes certainly would have been “all the better to see her with.” Here’s what you need to know about ptosis and its treatment.
What Is Ptosis?
Ptosis is a condition where your upper eyelid sags and droops into your eye. It is actually not a disease itself, but rather a symptom of a larger problem, […]
