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.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My upper eyelid has been droopy for a number of years and is really bothering me now. I’m 83 and the thought of surgery worries me. How is such a condition treated? Treatment for a ...

Droopy or sagging eyelids can do more than make you look tired or feel older. They can also affect your vision. For most of us, the eventual drooping is a natural part of aging. When you consider that ...

For many people, as we age, our eyelids may begin to droop. This can leave a tired appearance or in some cases even limit peripheral vision. Eyelid rejuvenation is a cosmetic procedure that can ...

It's a stark inevitability of life: As we get older, things sag. One particular type of droopiness can creep up gradually and erode peripheral vision. Doctors can't say for sure how many people have ...

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