Drooping eyelid /sagging eyelid or ptosis can be congenital (by birth) or acquired later in life. It can be unilateral (on one side) or bilateral (both sides).It is caused due to poor development of the muscle which lifts the eyelid or weakness of the muscle. Eyelid nerve damage can also lead to ptosis. Ptosis symptoms can be cosmetic(most common) or functional like brow ache or decreased field of vision .Proper ptosis examination is a pre requisite to detect the type of ptosis and the cause for the ptosis in order to achieve satisfying results. Ptosis surgery is a daycare procedure and can be life changing for many who find themselves more confident and happy overcoming this physical defect post surgery.

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