Droopy eyes refers to the sagging of the eyelids over the eyes

This common problem can be cosmetic or interfere with your vision
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Droopy eyes incidence / prevalence

Anyone can get droopy eyelids, and there aren’t substantial differences in prevalence between men and women or between ethnicities. However, it’s most common in older adults because of the natural aging process.

When eyelid skin loses elasticity and sags with age, it creates new folds that can interfere with our vision and make us look older than we feel.

We will perform a comprehensive eye exam to assess your overall eye health. To determine the quality of your vision and to see if your eyelid problem is affecting it, we may perform a visual field test.

Through modern techniques and advances in an eyelid rejuvenation procedure called blepharoplasty, we can help restore a more youthful, alert and healthy look to your droopy eyes.

Sometimes referred to as a “mini facelift,” blepharoplasty has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for both men and women because of its high level of patient satisfaction. We can perform blepharoplasty on both the upper and lower eyelids.

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Drooping eyelid (ptosis)

A drooping eyelid is also called ptosis or blepharoptosis. In this condition, the border of the upper eyelid falls to a lower position than normal. In severe cases, the drooping eyelid can cover all or part of the pupil and interfere with vision. Click here to read on.

Ptosis is drooping of an upper eyelid of one or both eyes. The droop may be barely noticeable, or the lid can descend over the entire pupil. Ptosis can affect both children and adults, but usually occurs because of ageing. Click here to read on.

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Dr. Bennett Chotiner is the founder and medical director of Memorial Eye Institute. A noted innovator, in 1977 he established his clinical practice, the Pennsylvania Eye Associates. In 1984, he established the Pennsylvania Eye Surgery Center, Pennsylvania’s first …

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