Question 1

what's a simple, cheap treatment for my drooping eyelid?

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Ptosis crutch: If you wear glasses, your optician can help with a device that attaches to your glasses and lifts up your eyelid.  You can also use surgical tape or cosmetic tape to lift the eyelid gently up and attache the tape to your brow area.  Usually a facial or oculoplastic surgeon will need to perform a surgical lift, which is much more expensive.

Question 2

what causes drooping eyelids?

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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 3

how can i fix drooping eyelids?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

fix for drooping eyelids covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

Can be: If the drooping eyelid is interfering with your periferal vision to a significant amount that is determined by a test called "visual field test", then most insurances cover the procidure..
This test is performed by your eye doctor.  You should check with your insurance that the eyelid surgery is included in your coverage.  Some insurance plans exclude that entierly regardless of medical necessity.

Question 6

how can i get rid of drooping eyelids?

Accepted Answer

Find cause first: See your opthalamologist first to establish a diagnosis and determine the cause. This may be one of the first indications of a serious underlying diseased. In most instances it is generally due to aging and repair will depend on the severity with some requiring a tuck of the muscle and other procedures reattaching  the muscle. When the muscle has failed altogether, other muscles may be used.

Question 7

what does a drooping eyelid look like?

Accepted Answer

Like it sounds: The upper eyelid is lower than usual.

Question 8

how common is it for somebody to get drooping eyelid?

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Not common: Drooping lids occur as a congenital defect, an acquired problem from trauma, a nerve problem from disruption of the 3rd cranial nerve, a consequence of muscle disorders and myaesthenia, and related to skin relaxation and fat deposition in the elderly.   Many of these can be helped with surgery.  Most people do not have such problems so the condition is not common.

Question 9

has anyone ever had botched surgery for a drooping eyelid?

Accepted Answer

I can happen: Since the dawn of surgery, every type of surgery has been botched in one form or another by someone.  These days, if you seek out a board certified ophthalmologist trained in oculoplastic surgery, you'll have the most qualified eyelid surgeon.  Look for a member of asoprs at asoprs.Org.  They are trained in fellowship with rigorous standards and have been approved by their peers as qualified.

Question 10

my mom has drooping eyelid on one side?

Accepted Answer

Ptosis: A drooping eye lid is called ptosis. It can occur for numerous reasons, most of which can be surgically corrected. See your eye doctor to determine the cause of the ptosis and for treatment recommendations.

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