Corrective Eye Surgery fixes the eyelid that hides the pupil by any reasons. Depending on the lipid amount, we either do or do not perform incision for the Ptosis Correction.
2. What is Ptosis?
Ptosis Surgery or droopy eyelid, refers to the
droopyness of the upper eyelid of one (unilateral
ptosis) or both eyes (bilateral ptosis). The droop
may be barely noticeable, or the eyelid can
descend over the entire pupil. It can affect both
children (congenital ptosis) and adults (acquired
ptosis). The most common ptosis cause is related
to aging (involutional ptosis).
It is often seen that people with a droopy eye
raise their eyebrows unconsciously that results in
horizontal forehead lines.
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4. Procedure:
In adult patient with ptosis, the surgery is performed by levator
advancement surgery where the muscle is moved forward
without sacrificing any of it (in contrast to “levator muscle
resection”). The goal of this surgery is to position the eyelid to
the appropriate level.
During Corrective eye surgery, in order to achieve the desired
height, symmetry and cosmetic appearance, the surgeon draws
the eye 3-D structure of the face. The muscle and the position of
the eyelid is observed with gravity and may be adjusted. The
patient is comfortable while the muscle is being adjusted.
The procedure is typically performed under local anesthesia.
The surgery can take anywhere from one to two hours.
5. Benefits of Ptosis
Improved upper part of the visual field and
quality of vision, where part of the eye
was previously covered by the upper
droopy eyelid and interfering with
visual function.
Restoring the normal appearance
of the eyelid.