Eyelid Surgery Q&A
75%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
477 Reviews
Eyelid Surgerybefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Eyelid Surgery Cost: $3,875

Learn about Eyelid Surgery

2,260 people and 796 doctors are talking about Eyelid Surgery

Get Free Email Updates

Congenital Eyelid Ptosis Corrected to Extent That Vision is Not Affected?

asked 2 years ago by Nithya in Phoenix
Latest answer by J. Timothy Heffernan, MD
Question viewed 372 times
Tags: eyelids, ptosis, vision

Though congenital eyelid ptosis in a 2-year-old cannot be corrected 100%, is it possible to get it corrected to the extent that vision is not covered, and his normal development will not be affected?

2 answers to Congenital Eyelid Ptosis Corrected to Extent That Vision is Not Affected?

+1

Congenital eyelid ptosis repair to prevent vision loss is routinely done

The repair of congenital ptosis to prevent vision loss is a standard procedure for oculoplastic surgeons and some pediatric ophthalmologists. A variety of techniques are available and work well. I wish your child the best of luck!
J. Timothy Heffernan, MD

Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

drtimheffernan.com

+1

Congenital eyelid ptosis correction without affecting vision

Congenital eyelid droopiness can be "simple", due to palsy of the sup rectus or inferior oblique eyeball muscles, due to blepharophimosis / epicanthus inversus or a Marcus Gunn jaw winking synkinetic syndrome. You really need to have your child seen by a pediatric Plastic Surgeon or Ophthalmologist. The choice of operation would depend on the cause and may need to be re-done as the child grows. Good Luck.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Ask a question