It may involve one or both upper eyelids and vary in severity from mild to severe. This form of eyelid ptosis is often the result of lack of development of the levator muscle. The surgery may also use other methods to repair the ptosis, such as a technique called fascia suspension. The drooping eyelid is the principal sign in ptosis. Children with congenital ptosis often tilt their heads back or raise their eyebrows to lift the eyelid.
Adults have the same symptoms, but they also notice a loss of vision, especially in the upper field.
For acquired or levator dehiscence ptosis, the doctor must first determine the cause of the problem. If ptosis is a result of muscle or nerve disease, the doctor will begin by treating the disease first. If a tumor is the cause, it can sometimes be removed. In some cases, the doctor may suggest surgery. For congenital ptosis, the treatment is surgery.