Medical treatments for drooping eyelid
- Eye drops.
- Blepharoplasty. An upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a very popular plastic surgery technique that tightens and raises the eyelids. ...
- Ptosis crutch. ...
- Functional surgery.
What causes Blepharoptosis?
Blepharoptosis can occur in adults or children. When present at birth, it is called congenital blepharoptosis, and is usually caused by poor development or weakness of the levator muscle that lifts the eyelid. If left untreated while a child's vision is developing, blepharoptosis can lead to amblyopia (lazy eye).
Can you correct ptosis?
Ptosis surgery is the only effective method of treatment for severe ptosis that has been present from birth or caused by injury. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a small incision to access and tighten the levator muscle, allowing the patient to then open their eyelid to a more normal height.
