Ptosis can occur on the eyelids and is usually worse in one eye than the other. Both eyes are usually fixed at the time of the ptosis repair because of the nerve reflexes that occur between both eyelids. Ptosis repair can be done as a standalone procedure or in combination with cosmetic eyelid surgery. ... more
Eyelid surgery for ptosis of one eye?
Following problems on my right eye, it now looks smaller. I am curious to know what would fix my problem. I thinks it is called ptosis as it doesn't open as far as it did previously. Eyelid surgery? Thanks.
5 answers to “Eyelid surgery for ptosis of one eye?”
A: This is a tricky one
In general, eyelid ptosis results from anatomic or functional impairment of the ability of the muscles that elevate the eyelid margin to do their job with full excursion and power. It's like trying to raise a piano up to a window in a tall building with a rope and pulley - if the rope snaps or the rope is too... more
A: It is hard to know what is happening with your eye
It is helpful to know what sort of problems you had with your eye before your current condition. How long ago did your condiiton start? What procedure was performed on your eye? Did you go to an oculoplastic surgeon or opthalmologist for the original condition? If so, then it might be good to obtain a... more
A: Several things can make the eye look smaller.
Dear Nicole A number of factors affect the perception of eye size. A droopy or ptotic upper eyelid will definitely make the eye look smaller. However if the outer corner of the eyelids get stretched or the tendons that hold the lid at the outer corner become lax, the eye can look horizontally... more
A: Consult with a specialist in ptosis
Ptosis is a complex problem. There are many causes, from congenital ptosis, to traumatic ptosis and senile ptosis. Correction of one side can affect the lid position on the opposite side and consulting with an expert in ptosis is your best bet ahead of time. Ptosis surgery sometimes needs... more
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