Acquired in adults, when the muscle that lifts the eyelid stretches or separates from the eyelid tissues drooping eyelids This can be caused by aging, mechanical trauma such as scratching or tugging on the eyelid, or an eye injury. It can sometimes occur as a side effect after some eye surgeries. drooping eyelids Rarely, diseases or tumors can affect the eyelid muscle, causing drooping.
In order to recommend treatment, we drooping eyelids We want to find the cause. A complete eye examination is important.
Ptosis surgery It's a treatment procedure that usually involves surgery and discharge on the same day. This means you can go home the same day. We use local anesthesia to numb your eye and the surrounding area. During the surgery, eyelid We adjust the height.
As with any surgery, ptosis repair carries potential risks and complications. We will discuss these risks with you based on your preoperative examination.
Before eyelid surgery Be sure to tell us about all medications you take. Include all prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements. It's important for us to know if you're taking aspirin (or medications containing aspirin), blood thinners, or have any bleeding problems.
