What is Ptosis?
Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid.
Ptosis can:
• Affect one or both eyelids;
• Be inherited;
• Be present at birth;
• Occur later in life.
Dr. Ebroon's Patient- Ptosis repair on both eyelids
What are the signs and symptoms of adult Ptosis?
The most common cause of ptosis in adults is the separation of the levator muscle tendon from the eyelid.
This process can occur:
• As a result of aging;
• After cataract surgery or other eye surgery;
• As a result of injury;
• From restriction of the levator, as may happen in the case of an eye tumor.
Adult ptosis my also occur as a complication of other diseases involving the levator muscle or its nerve supply, such as diabetes.
How is adult Ptosis treated?
Dr. Ebroon can provide:
• A comprehensive assessment of your ptosis;
• A discussion of the available treatment methods;
• Information about possible risks and complications
Dr. Ebroon may use blood tests, X-rays, or other tests to determine the cause of the ptosis and plan the best treatment. If treatment is necessary, it is usually surgical. Sometimes a small tuck in the lifting muscle and eyelid can raise the lid sufficiently. More severe ptosis requires reattachment and strengthening of the levator muscle.
Dr. Ebroon's Patient- Ptosis Repair on Right Eyelid
In summary, Ptosis can be treated with surgery to improve vision as well as cosmetic appearance.
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