Question 1

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.


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Question 2

how can i tell if i have ptosis or natural? one eyes is smaller than the other. younger, i had big eyes but as i grew, it got smaller. why? treatment?

Accepted Answer

Assessment: Ptosis has to do with drooping of lid. Recommend eye evaluation to determine if there is a medical problem or if there is some minor asymmetry.

Question 3

is this ptosis if one eye is a tiny bit lower than the other? its much puffier and heavy eyelids than the other one. natural treatment? why heavier?

Accepted Answer

Blepharoptosis: Without pictures it is difficult to answer but what you are describing could be dermatochalasis or blepharochalasis with ptosis. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 5

what is ptosis?

Accepted Answer

Droopy eye lid: Ptosis is when your upper or lower eye lid droops/falls.

Question 6

what do you recommend for ptosis?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Ptosis of the eyelids can be something you are born with, and it can be acquired from trauma, muscular disorders and vascular disorders.  If of acute onset see your ophthalmologist to determine the cause.  Treatment may involve certain drugs, or surgery and sometimes it is best left alone.

Question 7

what is ptosis and can it be easily fixed?

Accepted Answer

Upper eyeliddrooping: Blepharoptosis (or ptosis) is the result of dysfunctioning of one or both upper eyelid elevator muscles. The causes can be varied and you should see an ophthalmologist for an eye exam.

Question 8

are there any exercises that can help ptosis ?

Accepted Answer

None: Eyelid ptosis is a droop of the upper lid due to muscle weakness or malposition.  Surgery is the only permanent corrective.  There is a temporary appliance hooked onto glasses called a ptosis crutch which can lift the lid but this is uncomfortable and not a long term solution. No exercises will help.

Question 9

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 10

could you tell me what happens if you leave ptosis untreated?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: In kids  leaving  ptosis untreated may cause amblyopia, but with adults this is not a concern. The ptosis just blocks the vision.

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Is this ptosis if one eye is a tiny bit lower than the other? its much puffier and heavy eyelids than the other one. natural treatment? why heavier?

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What is ptosis and can it be easily fixed?

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