What is Ptosis?
Ptosis, commonly called droopy eyelid, happens when there’s a weakness in the muscle that elevates the eyelid. This condition can exist from childhood or might appear later in life. It affects one eyelid or both. Sometimes it’s more pronounced in one eye than the other so that the eyelids droop to different heights.
Ptosis can directly interfere with vision, and it may cause indirect problems in several ways. Pressure on the front of the eye can cause astigmatism with refractive error and distortion. If the eyelid droops far enough, a person might start to assume an unnatural head and neck position to see past it. And, of course, many people aren’t happy with the way their face looks when their eyelids droop.
An ophthalmologist at Treasure Coast Eye Specialists will evaluate ptosis and determine if corrective surgery is in order, and, if so, which procedure. They’ll conduct an eye exam considering factors such as health history, head position, eyelid position, and vision assessment.
Treatments for Ptosis
At Treasure Coast Eye Specialists, our experienced team performs cosmetic eyelid surgery regularly. We offer a range of advanced procedures, including:
- Ptosis repair is a quick and safe method of cosmetic eye surgery for droopy eye treatment. It can involve tightening the muscles or making an attachment to a muscle.
- Upper blepharoplasty is a procedure that tightens the upper eyelids and restores a youthful look.
- Lower blepharoplasty is performed on the lower eyelid. It takes care of droopy skin and removes excess bags.
- Entropion and ectropion repair are treatments that correct the way the eyelids are folded. If the eyelids are folding improperly, it can make the eyelashes rub against the cornea and cause discomfort in the eyes.
