Question 1

i have a drooping eyelid and a tingling neck. what is wrong with me?

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Numbing droppy eye: Both symptoms are indicative of a facial/neck  neuropathy. This needs an immediate evaluation by the ER or a neurologist. It may be a minor stroke, pinched nerve, infection etc. See a professional right away.

Question 2

how can i fix drooping eyelids?

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Usually surgery: Unless the eyelids are temporarily droopy from swelling or infection, surgery is required to fix this. Ptosis (drooping of the lids) is common, and sometimes there are medical causes (myasthenia, neurological causes), so get an eye exam initially. The actual lid height may be low, there may be overhanging skin, and the brow may be low. All these can be addressed with surgery.

Question 3

what could cause drooping eyelids?

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Eyelid drooping: The most common cause of eyelid drooping is related to age.  Chonic inflammation of the lids and eyes can also cause eyelid to droop to protect the eye.  Previous trauma or neurologic issues can also contribute to eyelid droopiness.  To determine the cause, you need to see an eye doctor.

Question 4

how do you fix a drooping eyelid?

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It depends: Eyelids can be droopy for lots of reasons.  In kids it is generally due to a poorly developed muscle. In adults it can be due to a stretched out muscle attachment or due to a disease that affects the muscle's contraction.  It is generally fixed by a surgery to either reattach or shorten the muscle and tendon that raise the eyelid, or by using a sling material to suspend the eyelid open.

Question 5

i have a drooping eyelid, what should i do ?

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See an Eye MD: First you need to discover why you have a droopy eye lid.  See an ophthalmologist or oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation.

Question 6

is it weird to have only one drooping eyelid?

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Yes: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician.  Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.

Question 7

what are ways to prevent drooping eyelid?

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See eye doctor: First make sure you don't have a medical problem with the connection between the nerve and the muscle which would manifest itself as drooping worse when tired or end of the day.  
Genetics play a big role.
Also, having birthdays plays a big role.
Try to reduce sources of inflammation such as allergies and irritants.  Avoid smoking and smoke. Avoid uv light.

Question 8

how can a doctor correct a drooping eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Depends on problem: A drooping eyelid can have several causes. It may be sagging of the eyelid downward which is called ptosis. This can have several causes. A drooping appearance may be due to excess eyelid skin or a drooping brow. These are usually managed with surgery. You should consult with a surgeon experienced in eyelid surgery to get the right diagnosis and thus the right treatment.

Question 9

is it worth a trip to the doctor for drooping eyelid?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If your eye droop is of recent onset, it may reflect some neurologic issue such as a vascular change or tumor.  Especially so if accompanied by a change in eye position. If gradual it might be a muscular problem or myaesthenia.  Your ophthalmologist can sort this out and provide what relief is available.

Question 10

ptosis surgery for a drooping eyelid really worth it?

Accepted Answer

It depends on you.: Ptosis repair is indicated medically to improve your vision.  It can also make you look better.  If any of these things are bothering you, then it might be worth it.

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