Can Ptosis Affect Your Eyesight?
It is a well-known fact that aging is going to take a toll on your body. Wrinkled skin, sagging facial features, and an overall droopy appearance are just a few of the things you are bound to notice as the years catch up to you. Anyone who has visited Raleigh Eye and Face in the past will know that upper and lower eyelid surgery exists to help patients correct the parts of the body most affected by these signs of aging. In some cases, some patients may be born with certain eyelid features such ptosis - a drooping eyelid that is partially closed.
Can Ptosis Affect Your Eyesight?
The scientific word for drooping eyelids due to the eyelid height being too low is known as ptosis. Often, our patients ask us about the effects that ptosis can have on the body. Beyond the cosmetic satisfaction that comes from ptosis surgery, there may be some significant health considerations to think about as well. The biggest question is: Can ptosis affect your eyesight? Keep reading to learn about some great insights about the benefits of a form of eyelid surgery - ptosis surgery.
More About Ptosis
Whether it comes about as a result of genetics, injury, an underlying medical condition, or is a change of aging, ptosis can occur.
Ptosis can be problematic for some patients. Not only will ptosis affect the aesthetic appearance, but in severe cases, the upper eyelid or eyelids can be so low and obstruct vision. Some patients report having trouble seeing clearly as a result of their severe ptosis. In such cases, ptosis surgery can improve vision.
Causes and Ptosis
For most of our patients, ptosis is not caused by an underlying or associated medial problem. However, patients with ptosis should be aware of some of the rarer cases
Neurological issues causing the eyelid muscles to weaken
Genetic or congenital condition that gets worse over time
A previous injury sustained on or near the eye
Symptoms of Ptosis
Severe ptosis can impact peripheral vision.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Mettu will review the most likely cause of ptosis and will discuss treatment options.
Treat Your Ptosis the Right Way!
Ptosis surgery is a surgical intervention performed by Dr. Mettu in an outpatient surgery center. While there is some associated downtime, patients respond well to treatment, and the surgery has high patient satisfaction.
You can learn about your options when you contact Raleigh Eye and Face to schedule your first consultation. We look forward to helping you move through every stage of life in a healthy and positive way.