Levator maldevelopment (dysmyogenic) ptosis is the most common type of ptosis seen in childhood and is caused by primary dystrophy of the levator muscle. Mueller's superior tarsal muscle is normal.

To assess the efficacy and predictability of a minimal incision posterior approach levator plication technique for correction of involutional ptosis. Forty-four lids of 27 patients were included.

To evaluate short- and long-term success rates on isolated subtotal Muller resection in over 300 cases of ptosis over a 10-year period. Clinical records were retrospectively evaluated for aetiology ...

Ptosis of the upper eyelid can be disturbing to an individual because of cosmesis and a compromised visual field. Weakness in the muscles, namely levator and Müller’s muscles, lead to ptosis. Ptosis ...

Ptosis is a condition where the eye appears small and sleepy due to an abnormal drooping of the upper eyelid when looking straight. There is congenital ptosis where a drooping of the eyelid is present ...

Veteran Actress Zeenat Aman recently “addressed the elephant in the room.” Taking to her social media, where she is ruling over GenZ with her elegance, she shared how she has been battling with an eye ...

Droopy eyelid or ptosis is when the upper eyelid droops downward. This can occur due to genetics or damage to the eye. Doctors can treat a ptosis with surgery, although this may depend on the cause.

When looking in the mirror, do youParentsSeeing sleepy looking eyes? Maybe your upper eyelid is drooping slightly or covering ...

If your eyes are droopy, it can be a sign of ptosis, or droopy eyelids. This can be caused by nerve damage, underlying medical conditions, or more serious factors like a stroke or neurological ...