Ptosis is a condition in which your upper eyelid droops, sags or falls over your eye. It usually happens because your levator muscle — the muscle that lifts your eyelid — doesn’t work as it should. The condition can limit your vision or block it completely, depending on how much your lid droops. Ptosis of the eyelid can affect one or both upper eyelids. It can also be worse in one eye than the other.
Other names for the condition include blepharoptosis, upper eyelid ptosis or droopy eyelid.
What are the symptoms of ptosis?
You can typically tell if you or your child has ptosis by your eyelid’s appearance. It may cover only your upper eye, or it may cover your entire pupil. Other ptosis symptoms may include:
Excessive rubbing of your eyes.
Increased tearing.
Decreased or impaired vision.
Tiredness and achiness around your eyes.
Children may tip their heads back to see.
How is ptosis diagnosed?
Healthcare providers can typically detect ptosis by the appearance of a drooping eyelid. If both eyelids are affected, it may be more difficult to diagnose. Your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam. They may refer you to an eye care specialist (ophthalmologist) who will perform an eye exam and may request additional tests.
What tests will be done to diagnose this condition?
Tests that your eye care provider may perform include:
Tensilon test (uses the drug Tensilon, also known as edrophonium, to diagnose myasthenia gravis).
How is ptosis diagnosed?
Healthcare providers can typically detect ptosis by the appearance of a drooping eyelid. If both eyelids are affected, it may be more difficult to diagnose. Your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam. They may refer you to an eye care specialist (ophthalmologist) who will perform an eye exam and may request additional tests.
What tests will be done to diagnose this condition?
Tests that your eye care provider may perform include:
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