Ptosis (Sagging Eyelids): Check Your Symptoms and Signs Watery Eye A drooping or sagging of the eyelid is medically known as ptosis or blepharoptosis . Drooping eyelids may occur on both sides (bilateral) or on one side only (unilateral), in which case it is more easily noticed. Congenital ptosis is eyelid drooping that is present at birth; when it develops later, it is referred to as acquired ptosis. Depending upon the severity of the condition, drooping eyelids may be barely noticeable or quite prominent. Some sagging of the skin and connective tissues occurs during the normal aging process, potentially leading to drooping of the eyelids. Other causes include conditions that affect the muscles and nerves of the eyelid as well as conditions that affect the skin and connective tissues of the eyelid. Rarely, tumors of the brain or eye area are the cause of drooping eyelids. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 3/6/2012 Health concern on your mind? Visit the Symptom Checker. REFERENCE: Fauci, Anthony S., et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 17th ed.

United States: McGraw-Hill Professional, 2008. Causes of Ptosis Allergy (Allergies) An allergy refers to a misguided reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. ... learn more » Botulism Botulism is an illness caused by a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are three types of botulism:... learn more » In This Article Drooping Eyelid (Ptosis) Guide: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options Get key facts and figures about chronic dry eye Drooping Eyelid (Ptosis) What Is It? A drooping eyelid is also called ptosis or blepharoptosis. In this condition, the border of the upper eyelid falls to a lower position than normal. In severe cases, the drooping eyelid can cover all or part of the pupil and interfere with vision. Ptosis can affect one or both eyes. It may be present at birth (congenital ptosis), or it may develop gradually over decades. Sometimes ptosis is an isolated problem that changes a person's appearance without affecting vision or health.

In other cases, however, it can be a warning sign that a more serious condition is affecting the muscles, nerves, brain or eye socket. Ptosis that develops over a period of days or hours is more likely to signify a serious medical problem. Some of the causes of ptosis include: Congenital ptosis — In this condition, an infant is born with ptosis because of a developmental problem involving the muscle that raises the upper eyelid (levator muscle). In approximately 70% of cases, the condition affects only one eye. If the drooping eyelid obscures part of the baby's visual fields, surgery must be done to correct the problem early in life to prevent permanent loss of vision. Aponeurotic ptosis (senile or age-related ptosis) — Aging is the most common cause of ptosis that is not present at birth. In senile ptosis, the long-term effects of gravity and aging cause stretching of a wide, tendon-like tissue that helps the levator muscle lift the eyelid. Although both eyes usually are affected, drooping may be worse in one eye.

Myasthenia gravis — Ptosis can be one of the first symptoms of myasthenia gravis, a rare disorder that affects the ways muscles respond to nerves. Myasthenia gravis can cause progressive muscle weakness, not only in the eyelids but also in the facial muscles, arms, legs and other parts of the body. Muscle diseases — Ptosis can be a symptom of an inherited muscle disease called oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy that affects eye motion and can cause difficulty swallowing. In younger adults, ptosis can be caused by a group of muscle illnesses called progressive external ophthalmoplegia, which cause ptosis in both eyes, problems with eye movement, and sometimes other muscle symptoms that involve the throat or heart muscle. Nerve problems — Because the eye muscles are controlled by nerves that come from the brain, conditions that injure the brain or its cranial nerves sometimes can cause ptosis. These conditions include stroke, brain tumor, a brain aneurysm (a grapelike swelling on a blood vessel inside the brain), and nerve damage related to long-term diabetes.

Another cause of ptosis is Horner's syndrome, which also can cause an abnormally small pupil and loss of the ability to sweat — on half the face. One particularly dangerous cause of Horner's syndrome is a cancerous tumor located at the top portion of the lungs. Local eye problems — In some cases, an eyelid droops because of an infection or tumor of the eyelid, a tumor inside the eye socket, or a blow to the eye. Symptoms Doctors assess the severity of eyelid droop by taking precise measurements of the eyelid and eye opening. You can screen for the problem yourself by looking straight ahead in a mirror. As you look at your eye, a sizable part of your iris (the eye's colored circle) should be visible above your pupil, and no part of the pupil itself should ever be covered by the eyelid. If you have ptosis, the drooping eyelid narrows your eye's opening, which makes your affected eye appear smaller than normal. You also may lose the crease (fold of skin) that normally lies between your upper eyelid and eyebrow. If ptosis covers your pupil and limits your vision, you may try to compensate unconsciously by raising your eyebrows.

This can cause tension headaches and give your eyes an odd, surprised appearance. You also may tilt your chin up and look down your nose as a way of seeing out from under your eyelid's lower margin. If you have simple, uncomplicated ptosis, you won't have any other symptoms. If your ptosis is caused by a more serious medical problem, however, you may have additional symptoms that are related to the underlying illness. For example, myasthenia gravis may also cause double vision, weakness in the arms or legs, and difficulty speaking, swallowing or breathing. Among infants with congenital ptosis, approximately 30% also have crossed eyes (strabismus) or some other disorder that affects the eye's position or movement. In ptosis caused by Horner's syndrome, the pupil of the affected eye is unusually small. Diagnosis If you notice that both of your upper eyelids have become progressively droopy with age, then you probably have simple age-related ptosis. Some old photographs usually can confirm the diagnosis because they prove that your drooping eyelids have worsened gradually over the years. In other cases of ptosis, a doctor must diagnose the problem.

The doctor will begin by reviewing all of your symptoms, not just your eyelid complaints. This review includes any symptoms of double vision, muscle fatigue or weakness, difficulty speaking or swallowing, headache, or tingling or numbness anywhere in your body. Your doctor also will review your past medical history and ask about any family history of ptosis or inherited muscle diseases. Then, your doctor will do a physical examination, a neurological examination, and a thorough examination of your eye. If your doctor finds anything abnormal, special diagnostic tests are necessary. For example, you may need a computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan if you have signs of a neurological problem or if your eye examination reveals evidence of a mass or swelling inside your eye socket. If you have muscle weakness or other symptoms of a muscle disease, your doctor may order a blood test for myasthenia gravis. Also your doctor may do a Tensilon test. Tensilon is the brand name for a medication called edrophonium chloride, which will be injected into a vein. If you have myasthenia gravis, the drug will reverse muscle weakness for a few minutes. A muscle biopsy also may be done to diagnose less common muscle problems.

In a biopsy, a very small piece of muscle is removed so it can be examined under a microscope. Expected Duration Ptosis is often a long-term problem. In most children with untreated congenital ptosis, the condition is fairly stable and does not get worse as the child grows. In people with age-related ptosis, however, the drooping can increase gradually over the years. Prevention In most cases, ptosis cannot be prevented. Treatment If age-related ptosis blocks your vision or seriously affects your appearance, a plastic surgeon usually can correct the problem by surgically raising your eyelid. In most adult patients, this is an outpatient procedure that is done under local anesthesia. Local anesthesia is preferred over general anesthesia because it allows the surgeon to adjust the position of your eyelids while your eyes are open. If your baby is born with severe congenital ptosis, your doctor probably will recommend prompt corrective surgery because early treatment reduces the risk of permanent vision damage. If your child has milder ptosis without impaired vision, however, the doctor may suggest waiting until the child is 3 to 5 years old to correct the drooping eyelid. During childhood, eyelid surgery is performed under general anesthesia.

If you have ptosis that is caused by a muscle disease, neurological problem or local eye problem, your doctor will treat the illness. In some cases, this treatment either improves the drooping eyelid or keeps it from getting worse. When To Call A Professional Call your doctor immediately if you have a drooping eye that: Develops suddenly over a period of a few days or a few hours Is accompanied by double vision, weakness of your facial muscles, weakness in your arms or legs, difficulty speaking or swallowing, or a severe headache Is accompanied by symptoms of an eye infection, including pain and redness in the eye, fever, a bulging eye, or difficulty moving the eye. Also, make an appointment to see your primary care doctor or ophthalmologist (doctor who specializes in eye problems) if your eyelids have begun to droop with age and this interferes with your vision or seriously affects your appearance. Make an appointment with your pediatrician or ophthalmologist if your baby's eyelids look uneven, if one eye appears to be smaller than the other, or if your child seems to hold his or her head in an abnormal posture (usually chin tilted upward) in order to see. Prognosis In most cases, the outlook is good.

Surgery usually can correct the drooping eyelid in children with congenital ptosis and adults with age-related ptosis. In some cases, corrective surgery causes the eyes to remain open slightly during sleep, so a nighttime lubricant is applied to the eyes to prevent drying. Learn more about Drooping Eyelid (Ptosis) Symptom checker: Ptosis: Causes, Symptoms and Diagnosis Your message has been sent. OK We're sorry, an error occurred. We are unable to collect your feedback at this time. However, your feedback is important to us. Please try again later. Close “Ptosis” is the medical term for a drooping upper eyelid. Eyelid drooping can sometimes affect your vision if it’s severe. Ptosis isn’t a disease. It’s actually a symptom of a condition that you should seek treatment for. Read more “Ptosis” is the medical term for a drooping upper eyelid. Eyelid drooping can sometimes affect your vision if it’s severe. Ptosis isn’t a disease. It’s actually a symptom of a condition that you should seek treatment for. What Causes Ptosis? A number of factors that affect the muscles, nerves, or skin of the eyelids can cause ptosis.

The muscles that allow your eyelids to move up and down are called the levator muscles. They can weaken from age or injury. In addition, some people may be born with eye muscles that are weaker than normal, causing them to develop ptosis at a young age. Nerve damage can contribute to ptosis as well. A common cause of ptosis is Horner’s syndrome. Horner’s syndrome is a form of nerve damage that occurs in the face and eyes. It’s usually the result of an underlying condition. Stroke and other brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and some forms of lung cancer can cause Horner’s syndrome and ptosis. Some chronic conditions, including diabetes and myasthenia gravis, may also increase your risk of ptosis. Diabetes is an inability to process sugar correctly. It can lead to a number of complications, including eye disease. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that affects the way your muscles and nerves communicate. Cluster headaches can also cause ptosis in some people. Cluster headaches are severe headaches that strike frequently during “cluster periods” and then go into remission. What Are the Symptoms of Ptosis? The primary symptom of ptosis is a visible drooping of the upper eyelid.

Ptosis can affect children and adults at any stage of life. You may notice symptoms in one or both eyes. People who are born with drooping eyelids have congenital ptosis. One of the signs of congenital ptosis is having uneven or absent creases in the eyelids. Children who have ptosis may use certain gestures or body positions common to people with this symptom. Frequent eyebrow raising and head tilting can indicate that ptosis is interfering with normal sight. How Is Ptosis Diagnosed? The American Academy of Ophthalmology stresses the importance of eye exams for children and adults with ptosis. A vision test that uses an eye chart can help determine if eyelid drooping is compromising your or your child’s vision. Blood tests used to detect diabetes and autoimmune conditions can help diagnose the underlying cause of ptosis. Your doctor may also perform X-rays to see if structural abnormalities around the eye are causing the problem. What Are the Treatment Options for Ptosis? Treatment for ptosis varies. If diabetes is the cause, your doctor will teach you how to manage this condition.

Drooping eyelids caused by any of the following may resolve after your doctor addresses the underlying condition: spinal cord injuries cancer Treatment for Ptosis Caused by Myasthenia Gravis If myasthenia gravis is the cause, you doctor will likely prescribe medication to ease ptosis and other symptoms of this disease. Medications, such as neostigmine and pyridostigmine, may help your muscles and nerves work together more effectively. Your doctor may also prescribe prednisone or other immunosuppressant drugs. Treatment for Congenital Ptosis In cases of congenital ptosis, the levator muscles usually don’t improve on their own. They may require surgery. Surgical repair involves manually tightening the levator muscles to lift the eyelid. You may have trouble opening and closing your eye immediately after surgery, but as you recover, this function will return. An eyelid lift can restore normal vision in many cases. Children who have ptosis are at an increased risk for developing a lazy eye. Lazy eye, called amblyopia, is the blurring or absence of vision in one eye. Amblyopia occurs when you have impaired nerve connections between your brain and eye.

One treatment for this condition involves putting a patch over your normal eye to make your lazy eye work more efficiently. Surgical repair of ptosis can help prevent lazy eye. What Is the Long-Term Outlook? The underlying cause of ptosis plays a major role in determining the outlook for people with this condition. Surgery can be very successful in restoring vision, eye function, and the appearance of the eye. The American Academy of Ophthalmology reports that making a small tuck in the lifting muscle and removing excess skin can make a big difference in appearance. In more severe cases, the levator muscle may need strengthening and reattachment. In some cases, however, even after surgery your eyelids may not look entirely symmetrical. Surgery carries the risk of: scarring Congenital Ptosis: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology Congenital Ptosis Author: Donny W Suh, MD, FAAP; Chief Editor: Hampton Roy, Sr, MD more... Share Overview Background A drooping eyelid is called ptosis or blepharoptosis. In ptosis, the upper eyelid falls to a position that is lower than normal.

In severe cases of ptosis, the drooping eyelid can cover part or all of the pupil and interfere with vision, resulting in amblyopia . [ 1 , 2 ] Note the images below: Chin-up posture due to congenital ptosis of the left eye. View Media Gallery Ptosis can affect one eye or both eyes. Ptosis may be present at birth, or it may develop later in life. If a droopy eyelid is present at birth or within the first year of life, the condition is called congenital ptosis. In most cases of congenital ptosis, the problem is isolated and does not affect the vision. Any ptosis that develops over a period of days or weeks can signal a serious medical problem and needs further neurologic and physical evaluation. Next: Pathophysiology The eyelids are elevated by the contraction of the levator palpebrae superioris. In most cases of congenital ptosis, a droopy eyelid results from a localized myogenic dysgenesis. Rather than normal muscle fibers, fibrous and adipose tissues are present in the muscle belly, diminishing the ability of the levator to contract and relax. Therefore, the condition is commonly called congenital myogenic ptosis.

Congenital ptosis can also occur when the innervation to the levator is interrupted through neurologic or neuromuscular junction dysfunction. Previous Frequency United States The frequency of congenital ptosis in the United States has not been officially reported. However, in approximately 70% of known cases, congenital ptosis affects only one eye. International The incidence rate of congenital ptosis worldwide is unknown. Mortality/Morbidity If congenital ptosis obscures any part of the pediatric patient's visual field, surgery must be performed to correct the problem early in life. Otherwise, a permanent loss of vision may occur as a result of amblyopia. Note the following: Occlusion amblyopia Congenital ptosis occurs equally among the different races. Sex Congenital ptosis occurs equally between males and females. Age Congenital ptosis is usually present at birth but may manifest within the first year of life. Previous References Guercio JR, Martyn LJ. Congenital malformations of the eye and orbit. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2007 Feb. 40(1):113-40, vii. [Medline] .

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2007 Mar. 114(3):622-3. [Medline] . Yoon JS, Lew H, Lee SY. Bell's phenomenon protects the tear film and ocular surface after frontalis suspension surgery for congenital ptosis. J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2008 Nov-Dec. 45(6):350-5. [Medline] . Lin LK, Uzcategui N, Chang EL. Effect of surgical correction of congenital ptosis on amblyopia. Ophthal Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008 Nov-Dec. 24(6):434-6. [Medline] . Lee MJ, Oh JY, Choung HK, Kim NJ, Sung MS, Khwarg SI. Frontalis sling operation using silicone rod compared with preserved fascia lata for congenital ptosis a three-year follow-up study. Ophthalmology. 2009 Jan. 116(1):123-9. [Medline] . Salour H, Aletaha M, Bagheri A.

Comparison of Mersilene mesh and autogenous fascia lata in correction of congenital blepharoptosis: a randomized clinical trial. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2008 Nov-Dec. 18(6):853-7. [Medline] . Bergin DJ. Management and surgery of congenital and acquired ptosis. Continuing Ophthalmic Video Education. 1990. Clark BJ, Kemp EG, Behan WM, Lee WR. Abnormal extracellular material in the levator palpebrae superioris complex in congenital ptosis. Arch Ophthalmol. 1995 Nov. 113(11):1414-9. [Medline] . Malone TJ, Nerad JA. The surgical treatment of blepharoptosis in oculomotor nerve palsy. Am J Ophthalmol. 1988 Jan 15. 105(1):57-64. [Medline] . Meyer DR, Rheeman CH. Downgaze eyelid position in patients with blepharoptosis. Ophthalmology. 1995 Oct.

102(10):1517-23. [Medline] . Weinberg DA, Lesser RL, Vollmer TL. Ocular myasthenia: a protean disorder. Surv Ophthalmol. 1994 Nov-Dec. 39(3):169-210. [Medline] . Yilmaz N, Hosal BM, Zilelioglu G. Congenital ptosis and associated congenital malformations. J AAPOS. 2004 Jun. 8(3):293-5. [Medline] . Media Gallery Chin-up posture due to congenital ptosis of the left eye. Congenital ptosis of the left eye partially obstructing the left pupillary axis. Congenital ptosis of the right eye. of 3 Dystonia: Causes, Types, Symptoms, and Treatments Dystonia: Causes, Types, Symptoms, and Treatments In this Article How Is Dystonia Treated? Dystonia is a movement disorder in which a person's muscles contract uncontrollably. The contraction causes the affected body part to twist involuntarily, resulting in repetitive movements or abnormal postures.

Dystonia can affect one muscle, a muscle group, or the entire body. Dystonia affects about 1% of the population, and women are more prone to it than men. What Are the Symptoms of Dystonia? Symptoms of dystonia can range from very mild to severe. Dystonia can affect different body parts, and often the symptoms of dystonia progress through stages. Some early symptoms include: A "dragging leg" Involuntary pulling of the neck Uncontrollable blinking Speech difficulties Stress or fatigue may bring on the symptoms or cause them to worsen. People with dystonia often complain of pain and exhaustion because of the constant muscle contractions . If dystonia symptoms occur in childhood, they generally appear first in the foot or hand. But then they quickly progress to the rest of the body. After adolescence, though, the progression rate tends to slow down. When dystonia appears in early adulthood, it typically begins in the upper body. Then there is a slow progression of symptoms. Dystonias that start in early adulthood remain focal or segmental: They affect either one part of the body or two or more adjacent body parts. What Causes Dystonia? Most cases of dystonia do not have a specific cause.

Dystonia seems to be related to a problem in the basal ganglia. That's the area of the brain that is responsible for initiating muscle contractions. The problem involves the way the nerve cells communicate. Acquired dystonia is caused by damage to the basal ganglia. The damage could be the result of: Drug reactions Poisoning caused by lead or carbon monoxide Idiopathic or primary dystonia is often inherited from a parent. Some carriers of the disorder may never develop a dystonia themselves. And the symptoms may vary widely among members of the same family. Are There Different Types of Dystonia? Dystonias are classified by the body part they affect: Generalized dystonia affects most of or all of the body. Focal dystonia affects just a specific body part. Multifocal dystonia affects more than one unrelated body part. Segmental dystonia involves adjacent body parts. Hemidystonia affects the arm and leg on the same side of the body. Dystonias can also be classified as syndromes based on their patterns: Blepharospasm is a type of dystonia that affects the eyes . It usually begins with uncontrollable blinking. At first, typically, it affects just one eye .

Eventually, though, both eyes are affected. The spasms cause the eyelids to involuntarily close. Sometimes they even cause them to remain closed. The person may have normal vision . But this permanent closing of the eyelids makes the person functionally blind. Cervical dystonia, or torticollis, is the most common type. Cervical dystonia typically occurs in middle-aged individuals. It has, though, been reported in people of all ages. Cervical dystonia affects the neck muscles, causing the head to twist and turn or be pulled backward or forward. Cranial dystonia affects the head, face, and neck muscles. Oromandibular dystonia causes spasms of the jaw, lips, and tongue muscles. This dystonia can cause problems with speech and swallowing. Spasmodic dystonia affects the throat muscles that are responsible for speech. Tardive dystonia is caused by a reaction to a drug. The symptoms are typically only temporary and treatable with medication . Paroxysmal dystonia is episodic. The symptoms occur only during attacks. The rest of the time, the person is normal. Torsion dystonia is a very rare disorder.

It affects the entire body and seriously disables the person who has it. Symptoms generally appear in childhood and get worse as the person ages. Researchers have found that torsion dystonia is possibly inherited, caused by a mutation in the gene DYT1. Writer's cramp is a type of dystonia that only occurs while writing. It affects the hand and/or forearm muscles. Continued How Is Dystonia Treated? There are several options for treating dystonia. The doctor will determine the course of treatment based on the type of dystonia and its severity. A recently introduced treatment is botulinum toxin, also called Botox or Xeomin. The toxin is injected into the affected muscle. There it blocks the effect of the chemical acetylcholine that produces muscle contractions. The injection needs to be repeated about every three months. When dystonia causes someone to become disabled, deep brain stimulation is an option. With deep brain stimulation, an electrode is implanted into a particular area in the brain. It is then connected to a battery powered stimulator implanted in the chest. The electrode transmits electrical pulses created by the stimulator to the brain region to reduce the muscular contractions. The person's doctor regulates the frequency and intensity of the electrical pulses.

Medications can help reduce the "overdrive" messages that cause muscles to contract excessively in dystonia. Drugs used include: Levodopa Ptosis - Causes � Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - FAQs General Info About Ptosis | What are the Causes Of Ptosis? | What are the Symptoms Of Ptosis? | How can we Diagnose Ptosis? | How can Ptosis be Treated? | Frequently Asked Questions about Ptosis | Glossary | Latest Publication and Research | Reference | General Info About Ptosis Ptosis is the abnormal drooping of the upper eyelid to a level such that it covers part of the eye, restricting or obscuring vision. It is also called as ï¿½drooping eyelidï¿½ or ï¿½blepharoptosisï¿½. It can affect one or both eyes. Advertisement Ptosis is caused by weakness of the muscles responsible for raising the eyelid, damage to the nerves that control the eye muscles, or looseness of the skin of the upper eyelids. Types of ptosis Congenital ptosis- Present since birth Acquired ptosis- Occurs after birth and is due to secondary conditions like tumors, injury or old age.

Drooping of one or both the eyelids is the primary symptom of ptosis. It also leads to excessive tearing. If ptosis is severe, it leads to interference with the vision. Ptosis does not usually improve with time, and nearly always requires corrective surgery and if left untreated, can permanently damage vision by forcing the unaffected eye to do all the work while letting the affected eye degenerate. Advertisement Published on Apr 18, 2016 Last Updated on Apr 18, 2016 Share What are the Causes Of Ptosis? M Post your Comments Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. The editorial team reserves the right to review and moderate the comments posted on the site. * Your comment can be maximum of 2500 characters Notify me when reply is posted I agree to the terms and conditions Your comments are automatically posted once they are submitted. All comments are however constantly reviewed for spam and irrelevant material (such as product or personal advertisements, email addresses, telephone numbers and website address). Such insertions do not conform to our policy and 'Terms of Use' and are either deleted or edited and republished. Please keep your comments brief and relevant.This section may also have questions seeking help.

If you have the information you are welcome to respond, but please ensure that the information so provided is genuine and not misleading. I had ptopsis surgery in my right eye a month ago. Sometimes when I go out in the sun and while reading my eyelid still droops and obstructs my vision. The eye tends to get wet and blurs my vision. At night it gets goopy. My problem is that both my eyes have different vision. The right eye is weaker so I have to close my right eye to get better vision. I want to know whether it is a problem because of ptopsis surgery or because of my different eye vision. I am constantly putting antibiotic drops and refresh tears. I thought it might be allergies I also put all away and ate Claritin. Karna1 Tuesday, May 7, 2013 I have aquestion? does multiple sclerosis causing ptosis? angeleyes84 Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Reply | Forward I was born with ptosis of the eyelids in 1964. Both my daughter and son has ptosis pf the eyelids. My grandchild was NOT born with ptosis.

Can someone tell me if ptosis is still just as prevelant for my grandchildren that have yet to be born? I had several surgeries. My last surgery was in 1980. When my children were born [1988 and the other in 1994] I did not feel that the surgical techniques for ptosis were very different from the ones performed in my childhood. Are there any breakthroughs for the correction of ptosis? berryblue Sunday, February 26, 2012 Reply | Forward hello I have 3 little children with slight ptosis in the left eye and the youngest child seem to have gone away. most people to do no see the ptosis in my children and the only on that has so far is a neurologist.he lookedt my son and pics of the other children and said he has no idea what causes ptosis in 3 childrens eyes. it is very frustrating because i have been dealing with headaches and backaches and muscle aches as well with my 4 yr old and no doc will help me. what i need is some answers is this going to go away? r the headaches going to end? and the backaches too?

also many of the people i read about where born with the ptosis, not my children. is there any virus or bacteria that can cause these kinda things? they have have had every kinda sickness you can think of these past 8 months including mono, mrsa, and several colds and lots of diarrea. please someone give me some answers if they know anything? shana23 Tuesday, August 9, 2011 Reply | Forward I am 26 years old and I have ptosis on the left eye since birth, it was completely shut close, couldn't open it. I have had many surgerys since 6 months old to correct it and this has managed to open my lid half way, but still very noticable. My question is....if I have children, would I pass this to my children? Ivette23 Monday, June 14, 2010 Reply | Forward Hi, I have Ptosis in my right eye. Actually I have severe Ptosis. People usually don't make out that I have Ptosis cause my eyelid does not droop too much.

The drooping is very little but the problem is that I cannot move my lid up, and due to this people say that I have a squint in my eyes, rest everything is fine. I can even close my eyes properly. I have had it from birth. When i was small, doctor said that it can be corrected by some exercises. Now when I approach the doctor he says that it cannot be done by any exercise, only surgery would work and that also would have some problems. My eyelid wont move after surgery. They say my muscle is very weak.It angers me. Though the doctors have said that no option decides surgery, I think that with my dedication i would make it correct with some exercises. After all nothing is impossible and this is just a small muscle of my eye. Does anybody have any exercises? Please help. pankaj100040 Monday, March 8, 2010 Reply | Forward Hi dears: I have P-tosis in my both eyes and I'm 21 years old, Iam too upset from that dicease coz I'm looking too Awful.

I have passed one ptosis Operation in one of my eye it comes alittle bit gud but Iam worried whether if i can do a surgery in my face or not the doctors Told me that it cant be gud from this Status but i dont think so. naserdtr Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Hi, i think i have ptosis. im almost 14 and well im trying to look into surgery . Any suggestions freakky_chick Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Reply | Forward Hi, Hi, I have Ptosis in my right eye. the problem is that I cannot move my lid up, and due to this people say that I have a squint in my eyes, rest everything is fine. I can even close my eyes properly. I have had it from birth. When i was small, doctor said that it can be corrected by some exercises. Now when I approach the doctor he says that it cannot be done by any exercise, only surgery would work and that also would have some problems. My eyelid wont move after surgery. They say my muscle is very weak.It angers me.

Though the doctors have said that no option decides surgery, I think that with my dedication i would make it correct with some exercises. After all nothing is impossible and this is just a small muscle of my eye. Does anybody have any exercises? Please help. But APOLLO's Doctor said surgery will nt ok .. it contains lots of Money n no fruitful results will u find.. so I gave up and depend on GOD... guest Friday, May 21, 2010 Reply | Forward My son is 16 months old and was born with Ptosis, he has regular check ups at the eye outpatients department and they have informed me that they can't operate until he is 7 years old,because he is still growing, is this too late!!! and will this have a negative effect on his sight, could you offer anymore help and advice please. A worried mum!!! Becci Murray Thursday, October 30, 2008 Reply | Forward hi becci, my daughter has ptosis and is nearly ten years old.

doctors are unsure if she has had it from birth so i dont think it is too late, just accept any treatment that is offered and i think your son will be fine guest Sunday, August 23, 2009 Reply | Forward Becci, I was born with Ptosis in the right eye. I am 34 and have better than 20/20 vision. Because I am an air force pilot my vision is routinely scrutinized. I am only considering surgery now for the asthetics. If the docs say 7 then listen to them. guest Sunday, October 4, 2009 my daughter has pstosis and they want to suspend her eyelid to the eyebrow and use her eyebrows to open her eyes this surgery isnt something you jump into do ur research guest Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Ptosis, if severe, has been traditionally reverse surgically. A recent break-through now allow it to be reversed using Proprioceptive Signals - See Testimonialsgen.html guest Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Is the Rothbarts treatment available in India.Please let me know.

Subas Thursday, September 16, 2010 Ask an Expert C If you have a question about health related issues, you can now post it in our Ask An Expert section on our community website Medwonders.com and get answers from our panel of experts. Join Our Online Health Community: Recommended Groups Members Related Discussions Eyelid Disorders | MedlinePlus Eyelid Disorders URL of this page: Eyelid Disorders Patient Handouts Summary Your eyelids help protect your eyes. When you blink, your eyelids spread moisture over your eyes. Blinking also helps move dirt or other particles off the surface of the eye. You close your eyelids when you see something coming towards your eyes. This can help protect against injuries. Like most other parts of your body, your eyelids can get infected, inflamed, or even develop cancer. There are also specific eyelid problems, including Eyelids that turn in or out Eyelids that droop Treatment of eyelid problems depends on the cause. Start Here

Question: In medicine, ptosis affects which part of the body?
Answer: Eyelid