One eyelid may droop more than the other when the muscle that raises it becomes weak, stretched, injured, or affected by a nerve or medical condition. This uneven eyelid position is called ptosis. Depending on its severity, it can change your appearance, narrow your field of vision, or make it harder to keep the eye […]
Ptosis is a common but frustrating eyelid condition – and it gets even more frustrating when it’s accompanied by headaches. Many patients experience both issues but are unsure of whether they’re truly related. At Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, our team helps patients better understand and manage ptosis and the headaches that may occur alongside it. […]
Do your eyelids feel heavy? Do they make you look tired even when you’re well-rested? Drooping eyelids can affect appearance and vision, but not all cases are the same. Two common disorders – ptosis and dermatochalasis – are often mistaken for each other. While they both cause sagging, they stem from different underlying issues. The skilled oculofacial […]
Drooping eyelids are a common concern for many people and can result from either excess skin (dermatochalasis) or weakened muscles (ptosis) responsible for opening the eyes. While both conditions can affect a person’s vision and appearance, it’s essential to understand the difference between them and available treatments. What Causes Excess Upper Eyelid Skin (Dermatochalasis)? As […]
Drooping of the upper eyelids may be something that we expect to some degree, simply due to age-related changes in the face. We don’t typically think that drooping eyelids will occur before a certain (much older) age. The fact that it can come as a surprise when it does happen. And when it does happen, […]