Ptosis
Ptosis Causes
Depending on the kind, ptosis can be caused by a number of reasons. Acquired ptosis is a result of a muscle or nerve disease that occurred in the eye. In other cases, ptosi is congenital.
Ptosis Definition
Ptosis is the medical term used to describe drooping eyelids. Patients with ptosis are unable to lift either one or both of the upper eyelids to uncover the eye. The condition usually leads to an unattractive appearance thus patients want to have their damaged eyelids corrected.
Ptosis Diagnosis
Ptosis can be diagnosed via physical examination as well as ophthamological examination to detect any tumors or diseases inside the eyelid.
Ptosis Symptoms and Signs
The most common symptom of ptosis is drooping or falling eyelids. In the long run ptosis can cause eye damage since it obstructs the eye's vision and degenerates the function of the unaffected eye due to overwork. Children with congenital ptosis tend to tilt their heads to lift their eyelids.
Ptosis Treatment
Doctors must first determine the cause of ptosis before treated. For acquired ptosis, doctors treat the disease first before reconstructing the eyelids. In cases such as congenital ptosis, surgery is performed to fix the affected eyelid.