Ptosis
Ptosis is drooping of the upper eyelid. Did you know it can affect vision as well as appearance? Learn about its causes and what kinds of treatments are available.
Answers to frequently asked questions about ptosis (droopy eyelids) affecting one (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral).
Most causes of ptosis (droopy eyelids) are benign and no need for alarm, but in rare cases, a serious underlying condition may be to blame.
Celebrities Forest Whitaker and Thom Yorke are recognizable faces with ptosis. Discover other famous people with drooping eyelids.
When a child has droopy eyelids, it may be due to a condition called ptosis. Find out more about what causes childhood ptosis.
Do you have ptosis? Learn about droopy eyelids and droopy eyes, including ptosis symptoms, causes, risks and treatment (surgery).
Droopy eyelids may point to a condition called ptosis. Can eye exercises improve ptosis?
Testing for ptosis doesn’t end at eyelid observation. Eye doctors look for other ptosis signs to establish the cause of droopy eyelids and a solution.
Find out if home remedies and natural solutions help droopy eyelids associated with ptosis.
Ptosis is a condition characterized by drooping of the upper eyelid. Additional symptoms could help indicate the source of the issue.
Learn more about the two main categories of ptosis: congenital and acquired.
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