As the title says, Ptosis is a drooping of
the upper eyelid. The drooping could be only slight, or it may cover the pupil
entirely. In some cases, ptosis can restrict and even block normal vision. Be
it children or adults, anybody can be suffering from this. The good news is
that it can be treated.
The symptom of ptosis is very visibly the
drooping eyelid itself, and it can affect one or both eyelids.
Ptosis can be present at birth due to a
congenital problem or could occur as a result of aging, after cataract or
any other eye surgeries, or even as a result of an injury.
The most serious problem associated with
childhood ptosis is amblyopia (lazy
eye). If the lid is drooping severely enough to block the child's vision
then amblyopia
can occur. It is very important that children with ptosis have regular
ophthalmic examinations early in life to monitor their vision and prevent
severe vision loss from untreated amblyopia.
For more details about this eye
condition you can read the original article on geteyesmart.org.
An eye doctor will diagnose ptosis by
carefully examining the eyelids. The doctor will take detailed measurements of
the height of the eyelids and will assess the strength of the eyelid muscles.
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