Question 1

5 mo old son has congenital ptosis.  eye doc says maybe surgery needed. chiropractor thinks he can help.  what is  best option for managemetn?

Accepted Answer

I would follow: the eye doctor's advise, not the chiropracter. It would be reasonable to get another opinion from another ophthalmologist, preferably a pediatric ophthalmologist. I'm not suggesting rushing off to surgery, but exploring options from proper medical channels.

Question 2

how come i have ptosis, but nobody else in the family has it?

Accepted Answer

Rarely inherited: Most ptosis of the eyelids, which i assume is what you are referring to, is either a birth defect, or an acquired condition due to trauma, muscular disease or age related skin laxity.  Few of these are inherited so most ptosis occurs in a given individual (you in this case) and your relatives are likely to be fine.

Question 3

what are ptosis & anisometropia?

Accepted Answer

See below: Ptosis in reference to the eye means a drooping eyelid. This can be from a variety of causes. Anisometropia refers to a significant difference in the prescription of the two eyes. A large difference between the two can lead to problems using the two eyes together if it is not corrected.

Question 4

is it advisable to go for revisional ptosis surgeyru?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Eyelid ptosis is a droop of the lid due to dysfunction of the levator muscle which elevates the lid.  The surgery will shorten the muscle which gives it a smaller range of action and therefore lifts the lid.  Revision, i assume in your case, means you have had this done in the past and it is now re-drooping.  With a proper oculoplastic surgeon, revision can be quite effective.

Question 5

how do you get rid of ptosis?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause?: You are 41 years old and hopefully ptosis is of recent on set and you did not undergo any eye surgery?  It is assumed you have ptosis bilaterally?

It will be prudent to see if you get easily tired, loose voice etc  ( mysthenia gravis) etc to be ruled out.

Next rule out any chronic eye conditions like allergic conjunctivitis,  trauma etc.

The next will be to have eye exam by an ophthalmologist

Question 6

is there any way to correct congenital ptosis?

Accepted Answer

Surgery : Only way to correct is eyelid surgery. See facial plastic surgeon or ophthalmologic plastic surgeon.

Question 7

what are the different forms of treatment for lid ptosis?

Accepted Answer

EyeLift or Brow lift: In addition to an upper eye lift, you may also be a candidate for a brow lift.  The brow lift raises the brow to it's natural position and by doing so, will also lift the upper eyelids.


Ricardo rodriguez, md
baltimore, maryland.

Question 8

blepharophimosis, ptosis, epicanthus inversus. what are they?

Accepted Answer

Congenital eyelid pr: These are congenital eyelid deformities. Blepharophemosis includes ptosis thelecanthus and epicanthus inverses. It is autosomal dominant inherited congenital disease of eyelids.

Question 9

what kind of contact lenses treat ptosis and make it less noticeable?

Accepted Answer

None: Ptosis is a drooping of the eyelid. Depending on the cause, medications, surgery and even a physical device attached to a pair of glasses can help correct it. I cannot imagine how any type of contact lens could help the situation.

Question 10

what is ptosis. my daughter will be six months when she gets her surgery. any info?

Accepted Answer

Ptosis: Ptosis is a droopy upper eye lid..Surgery is usually for a cosmetic correction.

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What is ptosis. my daughter will be six months when she gets her surgery. any info?

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