Complications of Ptosis

• An uncorrected drooping eyelid can lead to amblyopia (loss of vision in that eye)
• An abnormal eyelid position can have negative psychological effects like poor self-esteem and alienation especially in teenagers and young children.
• You may have headaches due to tension in your forehead muscles.
• Decreased vision can affect your daily activities especially driving, using a flight of stairs etc.

Tests for Ptosis

Your doctor will do a physical examination to identify the cause. Special tests may be done for diabetes, myasthenia gravis, thyroid problems etc. These may include CT scans or MRI of the brain, MR Angiography, etc.

Treatment for Ptosis

If the Ptosis is caused by an underlying disease, treatment specific to that disease is given.
 
If you do not want to undergo surgery, you can have glasses made which have an attachment called a crutch. This crutch can help hold your eyelid up.

Surgery may be required for cosmetic purposes or if the ptosis interferes with vision. Eyelid Surgery is called Blepharoplasty.

Ptosis surgery involves tightening of the muscle that elevates the eyelid.

In severe cases, when a muscle called the levator is very weak, a sling operation may be done which will enable your forehead muscles to raise your eyelids.