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Eyelid drooping is excessive drooping of the upper eyelid. See also: Drooping eyelid disease

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Symptoms
Ptosis is the term used for a drooping upper eyelid. Ptosis, also called blepharoptosis, can affect one or both eyes.
Causes
Both eyelids drooping: Medical problem, such as myasthenia gravis; Migraine headaches; Normal aging process; Normal v...
Tests
Ptosis is the term used for a drooping upper eyelid. Ptosis, also called blepharoptosis, can affect one or both eyes.
Treatments
Below is a list of recommendations based on the various causes of eye drooping: Caused by aging - no treatment is nec...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Complications
Ptosis is the term used for a drooping upper eyelid. Ptosis, also called blepharoptosis, can affect one or both eyes.
Prevention
Ptosis is the term used for a drooping upper eyelid. Ptosis, also called blepharoptosis, can affect one or both eyes.
Doctor Specialties
Contact your health care provider if: Eyelid drooping is affecting your appearance or vision; One eyelid suddenly dro...

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