Ptosis or blepharoptosis is the dropping of upper eye lid also called as upper eyelid ptosis. The reason for ptosis can depend on many reasons, some might be born with it, some may attain it as a result of injury. However, the most common cause of dropping eyelids is aging as the muscles stretch and weaken over time causing this effect.
A ptosis correction surgery aims to elevate of lift up the eyelid. The major two reasons for opting a ptosis correction are:
- Hinderance and deteriorating the ability to see
- Cosmetic correction
A ptosis corrective surgery in Vijayawada is a fairly simple surgery and the patient can go back in a few hours. There are certain aspects that need to be discussed with the surgeon in order to ensure the result is both aesthetically and functionally correct. Some of those aspects are:
- Over elevation : eyelids lifted too high
- Under elevation: not enough elevation of eye lids
- Cosmetic problems
- Simultaneous movement of jaw during eye blinking
Get in touch with one of the best eye specialists in Vijayawada, Dr Harika to have a better understanding of the process. Having a rich experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Harika Regani is remarkably sensitive to patient’s needs and provides the compassionate treatment.
