Question 1

is the droopy lid blepharoplasty covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the upper lid decreases the superior visual field, its correction may be covered by insurance. This usually requires a formal visual field test by an ophthalmologist with and without the upper lids taped superiorly away from the pupil. Also, excess skin must be differentiated from ptosis (where the actual lid margin sits too low on the eyeball.).

Question 2

does refractive amblyopia cause a drooping eye lid, or do drooping eyelids cause amblyopia?

Accepted Answer

Amblyopia.: Refractive amblyopia is caused by an uncorrected need for glasses in a child.  A droopy eyelid can also cause amblyopia.

Question 3

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 4

will upper blepharoplasty --> ptosis correction of one eye?

Accepted Answer

Ptosis etc: Ptosis is a droopy upper eyelid this is treated with ptosis surgery to elevate the upper lid level.

Blepharoplasty is surgery to remove excess skin around the eyes. This can be performed on upper or lower lids or both at the same time.  Extra upper lid skin that folds over the eyelid and can weigh it down & possibly block the upper visual field is called dermatochalsis.

Question 5

eyelid dysfunction-ptosis, omg?

Accepted Answer

Is this new?: Your left upper lid droop (ptosis) if of recent origin needs to be evaluated for cause - see your ophthalmologist. If of long standing and you have finally become tired of it, then an oculoplastic surgeon should be consulted for the options in corrective surgery. This is usually a cosmetic/functional issue and does not come to the level of omg.

Question 6

what causes drooping eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Ptosis: Drooping eyelids that are symmetrical usually are not dangerous and can be caused by weakness of eyelid elevating muscles or just age.  However, might be an indicator of neurological or brain problem.  Should see eye md asap to diagnose and recommend treatment.

Question 7

eyelid ptosis/drooping lid--what is usual cause?

Accepted Answer

Gravity: In older people, its just many years of gravity. In younger, it can be trauma or serious syndromes like myasthenia, horner's or third nerve palsy- one must see an ophthalmologist promptly.

Question 8

can surgery fix a drooping eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are a variety of surgeries that can fix a droopy lid which is referred to as ptosis.  The best procedure to repair the ptosis depends on what causes the problem.  Usually the causes are due to excessive skin or abnormal muscle function or muscle slippage.

Question 9

what causes a drooping eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Usually aging: There are many causes of a drooping eyelid.  The most common cause is aging, which can result in the eyelid muscle becoming loose and detached from the eyelid.  Other causes include nerve problems, such as a 3rd nerve palsy, horner's syndrome, or myasthenia gravis (these may require urgent evaluation).  Children born with drooping eyelids may have weak eyelid muscles.  Most causes can be treated.

Question 10

what is this jowel facial droop?

Accepted Answer

Aging: As people age, the muscles in the face become weaker, resulting in facial droop or jowels in many people.

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