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Print Version Ptosis What is a droopy eyelid or ptosis?...This is called acquired ptosis. Ptosis can affect one or both eyelids
A drooping of one or both eyelids. #EyeTerms
Lazy Eye (Definition) Lazy term used to refer to amblyopia , strabismus or ptosis . #EyeTerms
This brings what they are looking at closer to the better eye and helps them see better. 4) Droopy eyelid ( ptosis ): A child with a droopy eyelid might lift or tilt their chin
Along with pupil dilation, there is often droopiness (known as ptosis ) of the upper eyelid on the same side as the larger (dilated) pupil
DO PEOPLE WITH MED HAVE A DROOPY EYELID (PTOSIS)? Yes. The eyelid on the same eye that can’t look up, can’t lift up and looks droopy ( ptosis ) 25-75% of the time
The most common eye problems are double vision from eye misalignment ( strabismus ) and drooping of the eyelids ( ptosis ) are the most common symptoms
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Problems associated with strabismus (including amblyopia , ptosis , and cataract ) are usually treated prior to eye muscle surgery
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