Droopy Eyelid Surgery in Philadelphia

Droopy eyelids may pose a nagging medical condition for people of all ages in King of Prussia.

If you or your child struggle to see due to ptosis, our experienced oculo-facial surgeons are here to help you determine if you are a candidate for reconstructive facial surgery to correct ptosis.

Droopy eyelids are the result of any number of factors, which may include:

• Age-related muscle or tendon weakening
• Congenital weakness
• Injury or physical trauma
• Neurologic disease
• Genetic factors
• Previous surgery for cancer, growth removal, cataracts, or LASIK vision correction

The medical term for drooping of the upper eyelids is ptosis. When ptosis causes your upper eyelid to obstruct the pupil, ptosis can cause a reduction in the field of vision. Patients with ptosis often struggle to keep their eyelids opened far enough to see clearly. They may try to compensate by raising the eyebrows or even resort to lifting their eyelids with their hands. In children with ptosis, vision problems like amblyopia (“lazy eye”) may develop that can lead to developmental delays.