Ptosis

Ptosis











Ptosis is a condition in which the upper eyelid droops over the eye more than normal. It can affect one or both eyes and may partially or completely cover the pupil, affecting vision in severe cases.


🔍 Types of Ptosis: 





1. Congenital Ptosis – present at birth due to improper development of the levator muscle.



2. Acquired Ptosis – develops later in life, with several subtypes:





Aponeurotic – most common; caused by aging or repeated eye rubbing.





Neurogenic – due to nerve damage (e.g., third nerve palsy, Horner’s syndrome).



Myogenic – due to muscle diseases (e.g., myasthenia gravis).


Mechanical – from tumors, swelling, or scarring.


Traumatic – due to injury.


⚠️ Symptoms:

  • Drooping of one or both upper eyelids

  • Eye fatigue or strain

  • Head tilting backward or raising the eyebrows to see better

  • Possible blurred or obstructed vision


🧪 Diagnosis:

  • Eye examination

  • Measurement of eyelid height

  • Tests for muscle strength and nerve function

  • Imaging or blood tests if a neurological or muscular disorder is suspected


🩺 Treatment:

  • Mild cases may not require treatment

  • Surgery (most common): to tighten or shorten the levator muscle

  • Treatment of underlying causes (e.g., myasthenia gravis)

  • Ptosis crutches (attached to glasses) for non-surgical management.


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