You may not be aware of it, but drooping eyelids—whether caused by ptosis or dermatochalasis—can limit your vision. When the lid or the skin on the lid covers part or all of the pupil, the upper field of sight and particularly your peripheral vision may be limited because the eye is exposed to less light.

Can droopy eyelids cause blurred vision?

Ptosis can affect vision regardless of age or cause of the condition. The drooping eyelid may partially or completely cover the pupil resulting in blurry or double vision. In worst cases, it can totally restrict vision.

What problems do drooping eyelids cause?

Some conditions, like droopy eyelids, can gradually interfere with your eyesight. Not only do droopy eyelids make you look sad or tired, they can actually limit your field of vision. There are two eye conditions that can cause your eyelids to droop and reduce your vision: dermatochalasis and ptosis.