Get ptosis correction to prevent vision loss due to blepharoptosis
Blepharoptosis is a condition wherein the upper eyelids cover half of the pupil or one uses the forehead muscle to keep the eyes open.
It is caused due to several innate or acquired factors that weaken the eye elevating muscle which lifts the upper eyelids, making the eyelids to droop down. Usage of eyelid tapes or glues for a longtime, rubbing habits etc., could be one of the factors that cause blepharoptosis.
People with blepharoptosis have sleepy impression since the upper eyelids cover a large portion of the pupils, and are more prone to forehead wrinkles since they raise the forehead to keep their eyes open. In severe cases, functional problems such as skin inflammation and vision loss due to droopy eyelids could occur.
People with blepharoptosis have sleepy impression since the upper eyelids cover a large portion of the pupils, and are more prone to forehead wrinkles since they raise the forehead to keep their eyes open. In severe cases, functional problems such as skin inflammation and vision loss due to droopy eyelids could occur.
Blepharoptosis should be corrected immediately since it does not only affect our eyes cosmetically but also the eyesight. If you’re having trouble with the symptoms above, ptosis correction could be the resolution.
Ptosis correction is a type of eye surgery that strengthens the eyes by correcting length of the orbital fascia and muscle used to elevate the upper eyelids.
The surgery could be done through either incisional or non-incisional method depending on the person’s skin condition.
If one has thin skin and little fat deposits, then the ptosis is easily corrected through non-incisional method which only requires tiny holes to correct the muscle.
However, on severely droopy cases or for those with thick and fatty skin, fat tissues and excessive muscles should be removed first through incisional method.
There are cases wherein ptosis correction alone cannot improve the symptom, and in this case, double eyelid surgery or epicanthoplasty should be performed together.
The surgery could be done through either incisional or non-incisional method depending on the person’s skin condition.
If one has thin skin and little fat deposits, then the ptosis is easily corrected through non-incisional method which only requires tiny holes to correct the muscle.
However, on severely droopy cases or for those with thick and fatty skin, fat tissues and excessive muscles should be removed first through incisional method.
There are cases wherein ptosis correction alone cannot improve the symptom, and in this case, double eyelid surgery or epicanthoplasty should be performed together.
Excessive surgery that over-exposes the pupil could result to very unnatural look and strong impression. For a satisfactory result, a clear diagnosis must be made through a detailed consultation with the doctor, considering each patient’s facial shape and eye structure.
Bleeding, and infections could occur after the surgery depending on the patient’s condition. It is very important to follow the precaution given by the hospital.
Bleeding, and infections could occur after the surgery depending on the patient’s condition. It is very important to follow the precaution given by the hospital.
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