Ptosis (Droopy Eyelid): Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Aug 9, 2023 · Ptosis is a condition in which your upper eyelid droops, sags or falls over your eye. It usually happens because your levator muscle — the muscle that lifts your eyelid — doesn’t …
Ptosis: Droopy Eyelid Causes and Treatment - Healthline
Apr 10, 2025 · Children with ptosis whose eyelids droop low enough may also develop amblyopia, commonly known as lazy eye. This disorder can also delay or limit their vision.
Droopy Eyelid (Ptosis): 5 Causes of Drooping Eyelid & Treatment
Mar 12, 2024 · When you look in the mirror, do you see sleepy-looking eyes? Maybe your upper eyelids sag a little or cover your pupil. It could be ptosis, which is a fancy way to say …
Ptosis (eyelid) - Wikipedia
Ptosis, also known as blepharoptosis, [1] is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. This condition is sometimes called "lazy eye", but that term normally refers to the condition amblyopia.
Droopy Eyelid: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Verywell Health
Oct 12, 2025 · A droopy eyelid, known as ptosis, can be detected at birth or caused by normal aging or medical conditions that include stroke, cancer, or neurological conditions. Learn more …
Causes of Ptosis (Droopy Eyelids) & How to Fix Them
Jun 24, 2025 · Ptosis is a medical condition in which the upper eyelid droops and covers part or all of the eye. Learn more about ptosis, causes, symptoms & treatment options here!
Ptosis: 7 Causes of Droopy Eyelids and Treatments - Health
Jul 4, 2025 · Ptosis, or droopy eyelids, is rarely serious and can usually be treated surgically. Causes of droopy eyelids include muscle problems, aging, and damaged nerves.