Ptosis means that the eyelid is drooping/dropping down on the eye.
The diagnosis can be either congenital or acquired.
The characteristic signs are:
- The drooping eyelid covers either the entire pupil or only the upper part of the eye;
- A strong desire to rub the eyes;
- Severe tearing;
- Reduced vision;
- Pain and fatigue in the eye area.
An ophthalmologist will decide (in the case of a child) what type of treatment will produce the desired effect based on the following factors:
- The child's age;
- Whether ptosis is fixed in both eyes;
- The height of the eyelid;
- How strong the muscle responsible for lifting the eyelid is;
- Eye movement.
After diagnosis, you may be offered surgical intervention - the main goal is to improve visual function.
Even if surgical intervention is not necessary, but the child is diagnosed with ptosis, the doctor will recommend regular examinations. The goal of monitoring is to prevent or detect eye problems in time, and this is only possible with regular examinations - remember, a child's eye grows in size and changes shape, therefore, every detail is important.
In adults, ptosis mainly develops after eye surgery, aging, or relaxation of the levator ciliary muscle.
Blood tests and computer studies may be required for diagnosis. Surgery is prescribed in a large percentage of clinical cases.
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