Ptosis
Ptosis
What is Ptosis?
Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid, also known as Eyelid Dermatochalasis. The lid may droop only slightly, or it may cover the pupil entirely. In some cases, ptosis can restrict and even block normal vision. It can be present in children as well as adults and may be treated with surgery.
Ptosis is a drooping of the upper eyelid, also known as Eyelid Dermatochalasis. The lid may droop only slightly, or it may cover the pupil entirely. In some cases, ptosis can restrict and even block normal vision. It can be present in children as well as adults and may be treated with surgery.
Childhood Ptosis
The most serious problem associated with childhood ptosis is amblyopia (lazy eye), which is poor vision in an eye that did not develop normal sight during early childhood. This can occur if the lid is drooping severely enough to block the child's vision. More frequently, amblyopia can develop because ptosis tends to lead to constant blurriness of visual images, causing astigmatism.
What are the Treatments?
Surgery
can be an effective treatment for ptosis in both children and adult, improving vision as well as cosmetic appearance.
Courtesy of the American Academy of Opthalmology - geteyesmart.org