Ocular Disease: Ptosis

Ptosis is a drooping of one or both upper eyelids. The lid may extend downward slightly or may cover the pupil entirely, restricting or even blocking normal vision. This condition may occur in both children an adults.

Congenital ptosis is an affliction that affects a child from birth. If left untreated, the condition may develop into amblyopia.

Adults may also be affected by ptosis. Often it occurs due to aging, following cataract surgery or injury to the eye.

• Physical signs - drooping of the eyelid

• Abnormality with eye movement

• Distorted or blocked vision

• Abnormal positioning of the head

• Age
• Heredity
• Cataract surgery
• Injury
• Neuromuscular disease

This condition generally requires surgical intervention, but may be treated with medication in some (rare) cases.