Went to my eye doctor, she said vision hasnt changed, went to neurologist and took MRI of the brain, sonogram, x-rays, blood tests and everything came out perfect, why is this happening?
Answer: Ptosis Hi. In your photos it appears that you have ptosis (a droopy upper eyelid). There are many potential causes including neurologic and muscular diseases, contact lens wear, and trauma. It sounds like your eye doctor has done a great job of ordering the necessary testing to evaluate you and rule out any potentially dangerous causes. If it bothers you, then you may want to consider surgical correction. Ptosis repair is a relatively quick procedure that can be performed under local or twilight anesthesia. Oculoplastic surgeons are experts at ptosis surgery. Hope this helps. Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.
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Answer: Ptosis Hi. In your photos it appears that you have ptosis (a droopy upper eyelid). There are many potential causes including neurologic and muscular diseases, contact lens wear, and trauma. It sounds like your eye doctor has done a great job of ordering the necessary testing to evaluate you and rule out any potentially dangerous causes. If it bothers you, then you may want to consider surgical correction. Ptosis repair is a relatively quick procedure that can be performed under local or twilight anesthesia. Oculoplastic surgeons are experts at ptosis surgery. Hope this helps. Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Why is my eyelid drooping? How can I fix it? This is a very common question in my practice. What's happening to your eyelid is a weakening or a stretching of the muscle responsible for lifting the lid. This is called eyelid ptosis. In people your age the most common causes are trauma and contact lens wear. An experienced oculoplastic surgeon can talk to you about your options and the best surgical approach to fix the problem.
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Why is my eyelid drooping? How can I fix it? This is a very common question in my practice. What's happening to your eyelid is a weakening or a stretching of the muscle responsible for lifting the lid. This is called eyelid ptosis. In people your age the most common causes are trauma and contact lens wear. An experienced oculoplastic surgeon can talk to you about your options and the best surgical approach to fix the problem.
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