Are your eyes playing hide and seek with you?
Droopy eyelids are not only a cosmetic concern, but can also lead to impaired vision, increased discomfort, and negatively affect your self-confidence!
This common condition, medically known as Ptosis, can make it difficult for you to navigate your daily activities with ease. Let’s uncover what lies behind your eyelids!
What are Droopy Eyelids?
This medical condition makes your upper eyelids droop or sag over your eyes. It happens because the muscle that lifts your eyelids – the levator muscle – either weakens or separates away from the eyelid.
Depending on the severity of the condition, your vision may be partially or completely blocked.
Types of Ptosis:
Based on its extent, the condition can be termed as:
- Unilateral: When it affects one eye.
- Bilateral: When it affects both eyes.
It can either be present since birth or may develop in your later years :
- Congenital: When the condition is present at birth.
- Acquired: When the condition develops later in life as an adult. This is more common because of the natural aging process.
Common Symptoms of Droopy Eyelids:
There are some tell-tale signs to identify the condition. The topmost indicators are given below:
- Eyelid’s appearance: The eyelid may cover the upper eye or the entire pupil
- Excessive rubbing of eyes
- Increased tearing
- Decreased or impaired vision
- Tiredness or achiness around the eyes
- Children may tip their heads backward to see
What causes your eyelids to droop?
If not present since birth, this condition can occur due to the following reasons:
- Nerve damage
- Weakening of the levator muscle
- Aging
- Tumor around or behind the eye
- Diabetes
- Horner syndrome
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Stroke
- Swelling in the eyelid
- Stye
- Lasik
- Cataract Surgery
Droopy Eyelids Treatment Options:
Contrary to common expectations, there are no exercises to fix droopy eyelids. However, there are several treatments available. The appropriate treatment depends on the severity and cause of the condition.
Non-surgical treatments:
- Eye drops (such as oxymetazoline)
- Ptosis crutches (attachments to eyeglasses)
Surgical treatments:
- Levator resection: Tightening the levator muscle that lifts the eyelid
- Müller’s muscle resection: Shortening the Müller’s muscle to lift the eyelid
- Frontalis sling: Connecting the eyelid to the forehead muscle for severe cases
- Blepharoplasty: Removing excess skin and fat from the eyelid
At AAYNA, you can opt for the following treatments to tend to your droopy eyelids:
- Thermage: This non-invasive skin-tightening treatment uses radio frequency to smoothen and contour the skin, visibly reducing signs of aging. Read more
- Exilis Elite: This non-surgical facelift treats sagging skin and rejuvenates the collagen in the skin without resulting in any undesirable volume loss or burns. Read more
- AAYNA Wonder Eye: One of our signature treatments, it is a curated combination of radiofrequency, laser, and cosmetic medicine to rejuvenate, lift, and lighten the skin around your eyes. Read more
Schedule an appointment with AAYNA where cutting-edge technology meets expert care, and get a personalized treatment plan! Book now!
FAQs
Q: How do droopy eyelids differ from hooded eyes?
A: Hooded eyes are a natural eye shape where excess skin folds over the crease, which can look similar but isn’t a medical condition.
Q: Is Botox a treatment option?
A: Botox isn’t typically used to treat true ptosis. However, it can help with the appearance of hooded eyelids caused by eyebrow drooping.
Q: Are there any home remedies for this condition?
A: While no home remedies can cure ptosis, some people find temporary relief with cold compresses, cucumber slices, or gentle eyelid massage. However, these don’t address the underlying cause.
Q: Do droopy eyelids get worse over time?
A: They can worsen with age due to the natural weakening of muscles and loss of skin elasticity. Regular check-ups can help monitor and manage the condition
Q: When should I see a doctor about droopy eyelids?
A: Consult a doctor if:
- Your eyelid suddenly droops
- It’s affecting your vision
- You experience double vision
- It’s accompanied by other symptoms like headaches or muscle weakness
- The drooping is severe or worsening
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