This is a fantastic case study of a young man who was born with droopy eyelids. He was bothered by his constantly tired appearance. Even after a good night’s sleep, his droopy eyelids still made him look tired which was affecting his work. It began to bother him more recently with the constant Zoom calls…
Tag: Ptosis
Case Study – Ptosis
This is a wonderful case study of a 53-year-old woman who suffered from ptosis of both upper eyelids. She came to my office bothered by her droopy upper eyelids. The lids were so low that they were interfering with her daily activities. It became hard to read or work at a computer for extended periods…
Congenital Ptosis- Case Study
Congenital ptosis is a condition in which a child is born with one or both eyelids that droop. If the droop is severe and affects visual development, then the droop is always repaired early in childhood. For less severe ptosis, or where visual development is not affected, the droop is often not surgically repaired until…
Ptosis – Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ptosis and does it affect vision? Ptosis is a condition when the eyelid drops down and covers part of the eye. If the eyelid drops far enough to cover some of the pupil then it may affect the peripheral vision. Ptosis can be present at birth or it can develop later in life….