2024年3月13日 · When you look in the mirror, do you see sleepy-looking eyes? Maybe your upper eyelids sag a little or cover your pupil. It could be ptosis, which is a fancy way to say "drooping." What Are...

Ptosis, or droopy eyelid, means your eyelids droop over your eye. This can impair your vision and lead to other complications. The condition can be present at birth (congenital) or acquired later in life, and there are treatment options available. If ptosis is affecting you, see your eye care specialist to discuss available options.

2024年11月11日 · Ptosis is when the upper eyelid droops over the eye. The eyelid may droop just a little, or so much that it covers the pupil (the black dot at the center of your eye that lets light in). Ptosis can limit or even completely block normal vision.

2024年11月6日 · Sudden eyelid drooping, or ptosis, can have a variety of causes. Peripheral nerves that travel through the neck can be disrupted, causing eyelid drooping along with a constricted pupil and lack of sweating (triad of Horner's syndrome). The eyelid drooping could also be caused by an abnormality in the brain such as bleeding or a stroke.

2023年2月20日 · If your eyes are droopy, it can be a sign of ptosis, or droopy eyelids. This can be caused by nerve damage, underlying medical conditions, or more serious factors like a stroke or neurological...

2023年4月12日 · Nearly everyone experiences droopy eyelids before they drift off to sleep, but if your upper lid is constantly hanging over your eye, you may have a condition called ptosis, meaning an abnormally low-hanging upper eyelid. It can develop as a normal part of aging or be caused by stroke, cancer, neurological problems, and other medical conditions.

2023年1月2日 · Upper and lower eyelids are important for protecting your eyes from injury. They also help control how much light reaches your eyes and ensure the tear film is spread across them, preventing...

2020年9月21日 · Common causes of droopy eyelids range from mild congenital ptosis to significant acquired ptosis. Read on to learn more, including how each of them lead to eyelid droopiness and when it’s best to seek medical attention.

A droopy eyelid is an ophthalmology condition known as ptosis or blepharoptosis in which your eyelid falls below its normal position. It can happen in one or both eyes and can affect either the upper or lower lid. In extreme cases, the drooping lid can interfere with your vision. You can be born with ptosis or it may develop over time.

2024年2月15日 · What is Drooping Eyelid (Ptosis)? A drooping eyelid is also called ptosis or blepharoptosis. In this condition, the border of the upper eyelid falls to a lower position than normal. In severe cases, the drooping eyelid can cover all or part of the pupil and interfere with vision. Ptosis can affect one or both eyes.