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Can congenital ptosis be treated by home remedies or eye lid exercise or physiotherapy? .

Vinod73Dec 24, 2018
Hi, I have congenital ptosis by birth and I do not have absolutely no problem with vision. It is matter of appearance. Does home remedies or eye lid exercise or physiotherapy help me in treating this? Or surgery is the only option? Please suggest. I have attached the photo for reference.

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Dr. Ivan Vrcek, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Dec 27, 2018
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