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What is ptosis surgery? This is something that you probably want to know if you have heard your friends or colleagues talk about, or if it something that you are planning to undergo. Ptosis is simply the drooping of the eyelid. There are two classifications of ptosis, namely congenital and acquired. Most people tend to have the acquired type of ptosis. This condition can cause visual loss, particularly with obstruction of the peripheral vision. Most people who have this condition also notice difficulty with reading as a result of the ptosis worsening in down gaze. Ptosis can also reduce the overall amount of light that reaches the eye, something that will in turn reduce visual acuity especially at nighttime.<br><br> For more information on ptosis surgery, visit our website at https://mackmd.com
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Things To Know About Ptosis Surgery • What is ptosis surgery? This is something that you probably want to know if you have heard your friends or colleagues talk about, or if it something that you are planning to undergo. Ptosis is simply the drooping of the eyelid. There are two classifications of ptosis, namely congenital and acquired. Most people tend to have the acquired type of ptosis. This condition can cause visual loss, particularly with obstruction of the peripheral vision. Most people who have this condition also notice difficulty with reading as a result of the ptosis worsening in down gaze. Ptosis can also reduce the overall amount of light that reaches the eye, something that will in turn reduce visual acuity especially at nighttime. • The treatment for this condition is ptosis surgery, with various surgical options. This surgery is performed on outpatient basis. When you go for an initial consultation, ocular, medical and surgical histories will be obtained in order to determine if you are the right candidate for ptosis repair. If you have any history of dry eyes, make sure that you inform the surgeon that you will visit. Other things that the surgeon will need to know include any coagulation problems or blood thinners, any history of thyroid disease, previous eyelid trauma or eyelid surgery.
Things To Know About Ptosis Surgery • The surgeon will then perform an examination in order to measure the position of the upper eyelid height and crease, and also to measure the amount of functioning of the muscle that lifts the eyelid. This information is very important because it is used to determine the surgical procedure that will be used to correct the ptosis. Ptosis recovery includes applying topical antibiotic steroid ointment for the first week after surgery and post-operative evaluations for monitoring progress. • For more information on ptosis surgery, visit our website at https://mackmd.com
