healthier-looking skin, but they cannot reliably lift an eyelid affected by true ptosis.
Treatments for True Ptosis
Treatment depends on the cause and severity.
Some adults with certain forms of acquired ptosis may be candidates for a prescription eye drop containing oxymetazoline, which can temporarily raise the eyelid. It doesn’t work for every type of ptosis.
When drooping significantly affects vision or appearance, surgery to adjust the eyelid’s lifting muscle is another established option.
An ophthalmologist can determine whether the problem is true ptosis, excess eyelidskin, eyebrow drooping or another condition.
When Should You Have Your Eyelids Checked?
Consider an eye examination when an eyelid is noticeably lower than before, the drooping interferes with reading or driving, or you find yourself constantly raising your eyebrows or tilting your head to see.
Because droopy eyelids have multiple possible causes, an ophthalmologist can identify what’s actually happening before treatment is chosen.
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