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Medical Conditions - Drooping Eyelids

Drooping eyelids occur as a result of muscle palsy. It is also known as ptosis. It may occur in older individuals due to muscle weakness. Blepharoplasty is a procedure to lift drooping eyelids.

All drooping eyelids Q&A

How to fix right-sided facial weakness and drooping eyelid?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As far as the picture is considered, there is some obvious deformity on the right side. The alar curvature is increased which makes it look like it is uneven.

Does drooping eyelid mean Horner's syndrome?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Horner syndrome is characterized by myosis (small pupil) and enophthalmos (eye turned inside) besides ptosis.

Can blepharoplasty help fix a drooping eyelid at age 18?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have explained your history nicely. You have not mentioned about photos. Both are recently taken or different. (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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What is the treatment for droopy eyelids?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. In the picture, it seems normal (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

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What causes dropping eyelids and jaw pain on the right side of the face?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The swelling and dropping of the eyelid could be a local infection.

How to manage a droopy eyelid in an 18-year-old?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern.

What can be the reason for eye redness, swelling, mucus-like discharge, and heavy eyelids?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would have been better if there was a picture of the affected eye, but it seems to be an allergic reaction or some infection.

Why are my drooping eyes that occurred after a bout of severe vomiting not improving?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the crips photos (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity); they were helpful.

My right eye is a little droopy. Is it permanent damage due to computer use?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your left eye seems to be dropped more than the right and it also appears normal. Normally, your eyelid covers two millimeters of the cornea.

I have unilateral ptosis. Is there any cream or non-surgical way to cure it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached image (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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