A 53-year-old member asked:
What does it mean if my one eyelid starts to droop?
4 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. WILLIAM STROHMANanswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Eyelid droop: It could mean anything from a stroke to bell's palsy to eyelid swelling from infection - this needs immediate attention.
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Dr. David Sachsanswered
Ophthalmology 20 years experience
Ptosis: A droopy lid can be secondary to a number of causes. The most common cause is age. Depending on if you have any other eye findings with it will help to determine the cause. You should definitely see your eye dr for further evaluation.
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Dr. Andrew Shatzanswered
Ophthalmology 28 years experience
See an eye doctor: New lid droop always needs to be evaluated. Although most of the time it is benign, there may be conditions that have to be addressed. Often, medical or surgical treatment can help, so don't delay seeing an eye doctor.
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Dr. Suzanne Gallianswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 26 years experience
Droopy eyelid: There are several causes of a droopy eyelid. Your best bet would be to have your eyes evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Why does just one eyelid droop?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Wiederanswered
Ophthalmology 37 years experience
Ptosis: Ptosis, or eyelid drooping, has multiple possible causes. These include aging, neurological conditions, inflammation, and mechanical causes (from something weighing the lid down or residual effects from a previous infection). It's very important for you to have this evaluated by an ophthalmologist to make sure this isn't a significant condition.
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Dr. Tim Conrad commented
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
It is unlikely a red, swollen ear has anything to do with a droopy eyelid.
Sep 18, 2013
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