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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Is surgical intervention necessary when a newborn is unable to open one of the eyes?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 1 month old. She is opening only her right eye from birth. She is unable to open her left eye completely and opens partially some times. Doctor told that the eye is perfect and told it will open slowly. Could you please let me know the cause and treatment? Read Full »
Answer: 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 w... Read Full »
Can unilateral ptosis be cured non-surgically?
Query: Hi doctor, I have developed unilateral ptosis. Is there any cream or any non-surgical way to cure it? My eyes were fine before a year and now, my right eyelid started to droop and it is getting worse day by day. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached image (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As you have send images of your both eyes, there is ptosis more in your right eyes when compared to your left eyes. As it started before a year, it can be aponeurotic ptosis. We nee... Read Full »