Ptosis

Alternative names:

drooping eyelid disease; eyelid drooping disease

Treatment:

Surgical correction which involves an operation to strengthen the muscle of the eyelid may be indicated. Correction of drooping eyelid in children may be necessary to prevent amblyopia. Treatment of the cause of general health problems such as myasthenia gravis, stroke and diabetes may relieve the problem.

Expectations (prognosis):

The expected outcome depends upon the cause; it is usually good if the causative disorder can be treated.

Complications:

• if uncorrected in children, may result in amblyopia (lazy eye)
• if significant, may obscure vision

Calling your health care provider:

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms do not improve with treatment or new symptoms develop.