Lopidine drops for ptosis?

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Hi there I was born with potosis in my left I (so it wasn't caused by Botox) and I was just wondering if Iopidine drops would still work to lift the eyelid ?

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question. Typically, Iopidine gives a 3mm lift and last 8-10 hours. You can see many before and after photographs on my website. Good luck!

Lily Lee, MD · Answer

The way Lopidine (or any of these alpha-adrenergic eye drops) works is by stimulating the Mueller's muscle in the eye. This is the minor muscle that helps to lift your eyelid open. Because it is the minor muscle, the amount of lift that you would get from these drops is really only about 2 mm at best and it is very temporary (3-4 hours optimistically). You can certainly see an ophthalmologist and try. Most ophthalmologists have phenylephrine in their office to dilate pupils and this will stimulate the Mueller's muscle the same way Lopidine will. If it works and you get the result that you want, great! Be warned, though, that continue use of an alpha-adrenergic drop can be irritating with long term chronic use. If these drops work, you would be a candidate for a fairly simple procedure that would permanently surgically correct your eyelid droop. Best of luck to you!

Edwin Ishoo, MD · Answer

Since we don't know the cause of your ptosis we can not give me medical advise on treatment or management. I would strongly recommend that you consult a board certified Ophthalmologist in your area.

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