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Medical Conditions - Ptosis

Ptosis is a condition caused due to weakness of muscle supporting the eyes. It causes drooping of the eyelids. It usually occurs in elderly individuals due to aging.

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Does using laptops for a longer duration make the eyes small?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can share a close picture of your eyes. You might have drooping of eyelids which is known as ptosis. It gives an appearance of eyes getting smaller.

My one eye is smaller than the other. Do I need a surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can tell you that the upper eyelid of your right eye is drooping down.

Is surgical intervention required incase of no eye-opening?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How old your daughter is? Is she having any allergy or discharge? Is she having watering from eyes? My request to you is kindly attach one clear photo of her eyes so that I can see it properly and let you know about your daughter's condition and depending upon that we can plan further for your case.

Son's slightly open eye with angel's kiss. Ptosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the photos. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). From the photos, I can see a few variations from the normal anatomy in both upper lids.

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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My left upper eyelid is bigger than the right. How to rectify this?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the image uploaded by you (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is not bigger.

Can you suggest any special treatment for conjunctivitis in my 8-month-old baby born with ptosis?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.I suggest showing an ophthalmologist for ptosis (dropping eye).

What are the ways to treat ptosis in a diabetic patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I recommend performing a brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

What could be the reason for droopy, painful eyes with a headache?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If by droopy you mean the upper eyelid has dropped down, then in medical terms, it is called "ptosis.

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My left eye looks smaller after an accident. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please upload a picture of the same? Is your vision also decreased? And is there any redness in your eye?

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