I am 28 yrs.old back in 2013 my right eye began to droop and has continually gotten worse. I'm not sure what to do. Can losing weight help cure ptosis?
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You have congenital ptosis. You are likely to need a super maximal elevator resection ptosis surgery or some other advance ptosis repair. It is improbable that you will find an oculoplastic surgeon in private practice with sufficient experience as a ptosis surgeon for this type of...
I would recommend you have a review with an experienced oculoplastic surgeon to assess the ptosis, evaluate the squint and eyeball (globe) position.
If the levator function is good, the pheylephrine test is an excellent method of visualising the potential surgical outcome, before actually...
Thank you for the question. Ptosis repair is common for children. If it can be shown that the eyelid is obstructing your vision, insurance covers the procedure. See an experienced oculoplastic surgeon to evaluate the cause of your condition and discuss potential treatments. Good luck,