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What is ptosis and can it be easily fixed?
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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.
Answered 7/18/2013
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