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Age 22 - Can Drooping Left Eyelid Be Fixed?

asked 1 year ago by kezerian in Fresno CA
Latest answer by Adam J. Cohen, MD
Question viewed 1,003 times
Tags: age 18-24, droopy, ptosis

My left eye lid droops low when I'm tired and I want to get it fixed. I'm not sure whether it can be fixed or not because it's not a constant problem. Can it? And if so, what would the procedure be called?

11 answers to Age 22 - Can Drooping Left Eyelid Be Fixed?

Ptosis surgery

Drooping eyelids in the older population is very common and is called Ptosis (the P is silent!) Generally it occurs because the muscle (levator muscle) and its tendon (levator aponeurosis) stretch and thin with time and slip from their natural insertion positions. Generaly the muscle itself is very healthy and just needs to be reinserted to the appropriate positions with a simple procedure. Other times, children are born with a droopy eyelid because the... more

Jasmine Mohadjer, MD
Clearwater Oculoplastic Surgeon

Ptosis Repair

A droopy (ptotic) eyelid that occurs when tired could be a sign of an underlying condition called myasthenia gravis. Myasthenia gravis is a condition that results in weakening of muscles, especially when tired. Since the eyelid muscles are among the most active in the body, ptosis that occurs when tired can be the first sign of myasthenia gravis. Once this condition has been ruled out , a variety of outpatient procedures that are safe and highly successful are available to repair a... more

Adam J. Cohen, MD
Skokie Oculoplastic Surgeon

Droopy eyelids: investigate then operate

A droopy eyelid can be cosmetically displeasing and may also reduce your field of vision. The 2 most common causes in your age group are either a detached eyelid muscle (following chronic use of contact lenses, trauma or surgery) or a congenital droopy eyelid (which means you were born with it). These causes are not dangerous and require no further investigation. However, I suggest consulting an ophthalmologist to help determine the exact origin of your problem because, in rare cases, a... more

Patrick Boulos, MD
Montreal Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.CliniqueO.com

Ptosis Evaluation

Ptosis of they eyelid can be repaired at any age. The more important question is "Why does your eyelid droop?". Ptosis has many causes, it can be congenital, due to trauma, contact lenses or aging. However, ptosis can be a sign of neurologic or muscular disease. If your eyelid only droops when you are tired it could be an early sign of myasthenia (a muscle weakness disease). Sudden onset of ptosis could be caused by damage to a nerve that helps open the eyelid... more

David Schlessinger, MD
New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

schlessingereyeandface.com

Droopy eyelids can be fixed

It seems like you have ptosis. The exact type will need to be evaluated by an Oculoplastic surgeon. Surgery is routine for this type of problem.

Sam Goldberger, MD
Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.neweyelids.com

Repair of drooping eyelid

It sounds as though you have a congenital laxity of one of the two muscles that keeps the lid elevated. This is easily repaired. See a surgeon with significant experience in ptosis repair.

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Age 22 - Can Drooping Left Eyelid Be Fixed?

Best to see a boarded plastic surgeon in person to examine your eyelid issue. Over the internet very difficult to give accurate info.Droopy eyelid is PTOSIS (from Greek Ptosis or πτῶσις, to "fall") is a (drooping) of the upper or lower eyelid. The drooping may be worse after being awake longer, when the individual's muscles are tired. This condition is sometimes called "lazy eye". Classification is as follows: Neurogenic ptosis which... more

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Ptosis (droopy lid)

Yes, your eyelid(s) can be corrected or improved with surgery. It is called ptosis surgery, under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting. I recommend a consultation with an oculoplastic surgeon. Dr Taban

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Eyelid Ptosis (Blepharoptosis) can be Repaired

Dear Fresno, you are describing one eyelid that becomes more droopy as the day goes along. Many times the other eyelid is also affected, but less noticeable. Before undergoing a surgery though, several medical causes for droopy eyelids (such as myasthenia gravis) should be investigated by your doctor. You need to be seen and examined by a Facial Plastic Surgery, Ophthalmologist, or Plastic Surgeon who may get your primary care doctor involved. If those... more

Travis T. Tollefson, MD, MPH
Sacramento Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drtravistollefson.com

Yes it is fixable.

The condition is called ptosis. Fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeons are the best trained surgeons for fixing these issues. Your best bet is to find a surgeon who is both a board certified ophthalmologist and a fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon. The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery maintains a geographic directory on their website that will help you find a highly qualified surgeon in your area: ASOPRS.org.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Eyelid ptosis

Drooping of the eyelid(s) is called ptosis. Ptosis can be addressed with a surgical procedure called ptosis repair. It is important to test both eyelids to rule out the possibility of having the problem on the other eyelid which at times may appear masked and not as obvious. A simple test can be done in the office to check.