An excess of skin in the upper or lower eyelid is defined as dermatochalasis. Patients may have surgical correction for visual comfort or cosmetic reasons. This type of surgical correction is called blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery. Individually or in combination with dermatochalasis, ptosis is present at the edge of the upper eyelid drops closer to the pupil. Ptosis repair or eyelid surgery may be combined with blepharoplasty.
Drooping of the upper eyelid is also known as ptosis. It's a condition that can affect one or both eyes. It is caused by weakening of the muscle responsible for raising the eyelid, damage the nerves that control the muscles, or laxity of the skin of the upper eyelid. If the edge of the lid droops down enough, a person's vision is affected and in some cases can impede vision. In some severe cases of ptosis, some may have to tilt your head back a couple to see and they may even have to use one finger to lift droopy eyelids out of your way.
The ptosis may be mild if the eyelid is partially covers the pupil and if the eyelid is completely covers the pupil the ptosis is serious. Usually, a drooping upper eyelid results from aging of previously normal structures where the eyelid muscle thins and leads to drooping eyelids. It happens with age, from any form of trauma, tumors, those who wear contact lenses, and even some neurological problems, including myopathy or nerve palsy.
Congenital ptosis is caused by a muscle that is not fully developed. Ptosis present since birth, is known as congenital ptosis Children with congenital ptosis may also have these vision problems such as amblyopia or "lazy eyes", strabismus a condition in which the eyes that are not properly aligned or straight, refractive errors, astigmatism, or blurred vision. Furthermore, drooping of the eyelid may result unwanted facial features.
Though the cause of congenital ptosis is frequently undetermined, the most common cause is insufficient development of the levator muscle. The levator muscle is the main muscle responsible for lifting the upper eyelid. Congenital ptosis is treated surgically, with the specific operation based on the severity of the ptosis and the strength of the levator muscle. If ptosis is severe, surgery is usually performed when the child is between 3 and 5 years old. But when the ptosis interferes with the child's vision, surgery is performed at an earlier age to allow proper visual development.
Surgery to repair the ptosis is usually performed by ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeons who specialize in diseases and disorders of the eyelids, lacrimal system, orbit (bone cavity around the eye) and adjacent facial structures. When it comes to choosing a surgeon, it does not matter which procedure you need to feel comfortable with them, it's about how you personally feel about your surgeon. Ask questions and even ask for pictures to see the type of work they provide.
Drooping of the upper eyelid is also known as ptosis. It's a condition that can affect one or both eyes. It is caused by weakening of the muscle responsible for raising the eyelid, damage the nerves that control the muscles, or laxity of the skin of the upper eyelid. If the edge of the lid droops down enough, a person's vision is affected and in some cases can impede vision. In some severe cases of ptosis, some may have to tilt your head back a couple to see and they may even have to use one finger to lift droopy eyelids out of your way.
The ptosis may be mild if the eyelid is partially covers the pupil and if the eyelid is completely covers the pupil the ptosis is serious. Usually, a drooping upper eyelid results from aging of previously normal structures where the eyelid muscle thins and leads to drooping eyelids. It happens with age, from any form of trauma, tumors, those who wear contact lenses, and even some neurological problems, including myopathy or nerve palsy.
Congenital ptosis is caused by a muscle that is not fully developed. Ptosis present since birth, is known as congenital ptosis Children with congenital ptosis may also have these vision problems such as amblyopia or "lazy eyes", strabismus a condition in which the eyes that are not properly aligned or straight, refractive errors, astigmatism, or blurred vision. Furthermore, drooping of the eyelid may result unwanted facial features.
Though the cause of congenital ptosis is frequently undetermined, the most common cause is insufficient development of the levator muscle. The levator muscle is the main muscle responsible for lifting the upper eyelid. Congenital ptosis is treated surgically, with the specific operation based on the severity of the ptosis and the strength of the levator muscle. If ptosis is severe, surgery is usually performed when the child is between 3 and 5 years old. But when the ptosis interferes with the child's vision, surgery is performed at an earlier age to allow proper visual development.
Surgery to repair the ptosis is usually performed by ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeons who specialize in diseases and disorders of the eyelids, lacrimal system, orbit (bone cavity around the eye) and adjacent facial structures. When it comes to choosing a surgeon, it does not matter which procedure you need to feel comfortable with them, it's about how you personally feel about your surgeon. Ask questions and even ask for pictures to see the type of work they provide.
About the Author:
Dr. Angelo Tsirbas is a well-trained and experienced plastic surgeon & Orbital and ophthalmic plastic surgeon with over 15 years experience in cosmetic and eyelid surgery Sydney and blepharoplasty procedures.
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