If any fatty tissue is present, it may be removed at the same time. A child with congenital ptosis will tilt his or her head backward in order to see, so it rarely leads to poor vision. However, children with ptosis should be examined by an ophthalmologist because they can have other associated eye problems. Surgery to correct ptosis is commonly recommended in the preschool years to make it easier for children to see and to improve appearance. The type of surgery varies, depending upon how much the eyelids droop.
Involutional ptosis develops with aging.
It may worsen after other types of eye surgery or eyelid swelling. Ptosis may limit the field of vision and produce an uneven appearance. Surgery corrects the problem by shortening the muscle that opens the eyelid. This information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.