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What is Ptosis?

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Ptosis can also be known as “droopy eyelids” or even the more common term “lazy eye.” Regardless of what you call them, drooping upper eyelids are a problem many people would like to correct.

As the delicate skin and muscles which control the position of your upper eyelid begin to stretch, sag, and droop with age, this condition which is often categorized as amblyopia or ptosis and can add years to the calendar as well as create significant vision problems.

What Causes Ptosis?

There are a variety of factors that can cause ptosis. Ptosis can be congenital, or it can also develop with age.

Congenital: Congenital ptosis happens when a child is born with a drooping eyelid. The muscle or nerve that controls the upper lid to move up doesn’t work properly, which is why the eyelid falls to cover the pupil.

Age-related: As we age, our eyelids naturally lose elasticity, flexibility, tone, and muscles strength around the eye. Aging can cause weakening or stretching of the aponeurosis of the levator muscle, resulting in drooping of the upper eyelid.

Other causes of ptosis include:

  • eye infection
  • nerve problems
  • horner’s syndrome
  • stroke
  • injury
  • and more.

What Are the Symptoms of Ptosis?

When it comes to this eye condition, having a drooping eyelid is the main symptom. However, there can be a variety of other symptoms, including:

  • blurry vision
  • problems with eye movement
  • lazy eye
  • reading complications
  • headaches
  • problems with vision development
  • and more

Ptosis could hinder visual development if it blocks vision for children. It is imperative to seek treatment if your child has ptosis to not get in the way of your child’s academic development.

Ptosis Treatment

Surgery is used to fix most cases of ptosis. Not only does surgery help for cosmetic reasons, but it also helps with vision. Since the upper eyelid is lifted, people can see better, and eyelashes do not obstruct your vision anymore.

Contact Dr. Mayli Davis atThe Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center if you are interested in ptosis surgery.

Eye Health with Dr. Mayli Davis

Our team at The Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center is highly knowledgeable about eye health. We can answer any questions you may have about your health and how to handle ptosis. Dr. Mayli Davis will assist in finding the best treatment for each client. To contact The Advanced Eyelid Surgery Center, please call us at (817) 778-4444. We look forward to working with you.

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