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Ptosis

Are Your Eyelids Drooping? Ptosis Surgery May Help

What Is Ptosis?

Ptosis is the medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid(s). This can occur at any age. There are many causes, although an age-related weakening of the eyelid muscle is the most common. Ptosis surgery from Rock Hill Eye Center may help resolve the problem.

Why Is Ptosis a Problem?

When the eyelid droops, it may cover the pupil and decrease the field of vision. Patients often report that they can see better if they raise their eyelids with their fingers. Other patients may raise their eyebrows in an effort to raise their drooping eyelids. This may make the eyelids feel tired and heavy, especially at the end of the day.

Does Ptosis Surgery Help?

In many cases, ptosis can be corrected with surgery by an oculofacial plastic surgeon. During the surgery, the slipped muscle is tightened.

The goal of ptosis surgery is to raise the eyelid to allow a full field of vision and to achieve symmetry with the opposite upper eyelid. Many insurance providers cover this surgery, and your doctor at Rock Hill Eye Center will evaluate whether you are likely to qualify.

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Additional Plastic Surgery Services

Blepharoplasty

Sometimes known as an eyelid
lift, blepharoplasty can help
your appearance and vision.

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Brow Lift

If drooping eyebrows are changing
the way you look, we may have the
solution. A brow lift can help with the
heavy feeling and impaired vision that
are often caused by droopy eyebrows.

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Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a condition marked
by red or swollen eyelids.

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Chalazion

A small eyelid bump known as a chalazion
can cause irritation and be a distraction.
An eye doctor can provide relief.

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Ectropion

When your eyelid is turned out, you
can experience watering, pain, and
irritation due to the eye’s exposure.
An appointment with an eye doctor is
your first step to relief from ectropion.

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Entropion

An eyelid that’s turned in can
cause discomfort or lead to more
serious eye conditions. Our office
provides entropion surgery and
treatment to correct the problem.

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Orbital Fractures

Orbital or eye socket fractures are serious
and can cause permanent damage. Seek
immediate attention from an eye doctor.

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Trichiasis

Ingrown eyelashes, or trichiasis, can
cause pain and affect your vision. Let
our ophthalmologists treat the problem.

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Tear Duct

Excessive tearing can affect both
adults and children. We can help
get your eyes back to normal.

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Please allow 24-48 business hours to be contacted regarding your appointment request. We look forward to seeing you soon.

* If this is a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

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