Overview of Ptosis: Drooping Eyelids

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October 24, 2024

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Ptosis, also known as droopy eyelid, is a condition in which the upper eyelid falls downwards. It can affect one or both eyes and may be mild to severe in its intensity. Reference to discussed with time related ptosis, pulseless disease.

Triggered by irritation of the eye or the surrounding area, upset eyelid ptosis is one type of what occurs when a disruption to normal muscle/tendon balance causes the eyelid to pull down or outward. The origin of this imbalance can be multifactorial and include trauma, congenital malformations, neurological diseases or systemic pathologies.

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