Eyelid Ptosis Repair Gallery Patient 346886

Ptosis is the medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid, a condition that may affect one or both eyes. When the edge of the upper eyelid falls, it may block the upper field of your vision. The ptosis may be mild, in which the lid partially covers the pupil, or severe, in which the lid completely covers the pupil. The levator muscle is responsible for the opening of the upper eyelid. Ptosis is the drooping of this eyelid due to the levator muscle weakness and inability to raise the eyelid fully open. Ptosis surgery involves surgically tightening the levator muscle in order to elevate the eyelid to the desired position. The main goals of ptosis surgery are elevation of the upper eyelid to permit normal visual development and a full field of vision.