Synonyms in a broader sense Hanging, upper eyelid; Greek lowering, falling down Definition Ptosis is not a disease in itself, but a symptom that can have various causes. It can be recognized by the fact that the upper eyelid of one or both eyes, despite the patient’s attempt to open the eyes wide, protrudes so … Ptosis
Frequency A congenital ptosis is very rare and usually unilateral, but not further quantified in the literature. The frequency of ptosis forms of other causes depends on the disease causing it (ptosis) Causes of ptosis The causes of ptosis are manifold. They may be congenital or may have developed in the course of life, which … Frequency | Ptosis
Which doctor treats ptosis? As already explained in the section “Treatment of Ptosis“, ptosis is treated either with medication or surgery. The medication is prescribed by the ophthalmologist. However, if the ophthalmologist determines that the medication is not improving or that surgery is inevitable, then an eye surgeon must perform the operation. The ophthalmologist in … Which doctor treats ptosis? | Ptosis
General information The upper eyelid is lifted by two different muscles together, thus opening the eye, the musculus levator palpebrae superioris (involuntarily innervated by the nervus oculomotorius) and the musculus tarsalis (involuntarily innervated by the sympathetic nervous system). The latter works noticeably less in cases of fatigue, as the activity of the sympathetic nervous system … Causes of ptosis
Sympathetic ptosis The term sympathetic ptosis is used when the sympathetic nervous system (involuntary/vegetative nervous system) that controls the tarsalis muscle is damaged originally or on its way to the eye. This takes a complicated course, starting from the spinal cord at the level of the thoracic vertebrae, where a direct switch takes place and … Sympathetic ptosis | Causes of ptosis
Therapy In the case of non-reversible ptosis, aging processes or in cases that have existed since birth, surgical correction of the eyelid is usually the main focus. In this treatment, the lower edge of the upper eyelid is raised by removing a piece of the eyelid or eyelid muscles and then suturing. Folding and suturing … Treatment of ptosis
Symptoms on the eyelid Swelling of the eyelid can have various causes and is harmless in most cases. Since the eyelid is anatomically predestined for swelling due to weak connective tissue and few muscle fibres, it can often swell as an accompanying symptom. An everyday example is an allergic reaction to pollen – the nose … Symptoms on the eyelid | Eyelid
Interventions and operations on the eyelid Most surgical operations on the eyelid are cosmetic in nature. For example, wrinkles in the eyelid (so-called eyelid wrinkles) can be treated by plastic surgery using botulinum toxin, better known as “Botox”. Botox is the strongest known nerve toxin to date, it paralyses the signal transmission of the nerve … Interventions and operations on the eyelid | Eyelid
Definition The eyelid is a thin, muscular fold of skin that forms the front border of the eye socket. It covers the eyeball immediately below, from above through the upper eyelid, and from below through the lower eyelid. Between the two eyelids is the eyelid crease, laterally (towards the nose and temple) the upper and … Eyelid
Introduction If there is a pronounced age-related or congenital ptosis, surgery on the affected eyelid is indicated. However, if the ptosis is caused by paralysis or muscle weakness, surgery should usually not be performed. Alternatively, in these cases, bar glasses can be fitted to pull the upper eyelid upwards. The operation is performed under local … Operation of a ptosis
Behavior after the operation Shortly after the surgery and in the following days the patient should avoid physical stress. When washing, the respective eyelid should be left out and generally the area of the operation should be spared. The stitches are removed by the doctor after a few days. As soon as complications occur or … Behavior after the operation | Operation of a ptosis
General Dry eyelids are often very uncomfortable for the person affected, as the skin on the upper lid edge is very thin and sensitive. The dry skin can also cause annoying itching. The causes for the development of dry eyelids can be manifold. Dry eyelids can be caused by a lack of care. Especially the … Dry eyelids