Droopy Eyelids
Ptosis
Ptosis of the eyelid is the medical name for the drooping of the upper lid, which can happen in one or both eyes. A low upper lid can interfere with vision by affecting the top part of your visual field, causing difficulty in keeping your eyelids open, eyestrain or eyebrow ache (from the increased effort needed to raise your eyelids), fatigue, especially when reading, neck strain and, if low enough, reduce your visual acuity.
For more information on ptosis and ptosis surgery, see our dedicated page here.
Ectropion
Ectropion is the medical term used to describe the lower eyelid turning outwards and drooping away from the eye. One or both eyes may be affected at the same time.
For more information on ectropion, see our dedicated page here.
Entropion
Entropion is the medical term used to describe the lower eyelid turning outwards and drooping away from the eye. One or both eyes may be affected at the same time.
For more information on entropion, see our dedicated page here.
