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Ptosis (pronounced "toe-sis") is the medical term for drooping eyelids. It occurs when the upper eyelid droops to an abnormal level and covers part of the

eye, restricting or obscuring vision. It can also occur at birth and can affect one or both eyes. Ptosis since birth can be congenital type and if it occurs after birth it is called acquired Ptosis.
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Posted by: freakky_chick Posted on: 4/29/2009
Hi, i think i have ptosis. im almost 14 and well im trying to look into surgery . Any suggestions
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Posted by: Becci Murray Posted on: 10/30/2008
My son is 16 months old and was born with Ptosis, he has regular check ups at the eye outpatients department and they have informed me that they can't operate until he is 7 years old,because he is still growing, is this too late!!! and will this have a negative effect on his sight, could you offer anymore help and advice please. A worried mum!!!
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diane (Student Nurse)

8/23/2009

hi becci, my daughter has ptosis and is nearly ten years old. doctors are unsure if she has had it from birth so i dont think it is too late, just accept any treatment that is offered and i think your son will be fine

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Todd

10/4/2009

Becci, I was born with Ptosis in the right eye. I am 34 and have better than 20/20 vision. Because I am an air force pilot my vision is routinely scrutinized. I am only considering surgery now for the asthetics. If the docs say 7 then listen to them.
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Posted by: Prof Brian A Rothbart Posted on: 8/28/2007
Ptosis, if severe, has been traditionally reverse surgically. A recent break-through now allow it to be reversed using Proprioceptive Signals - See http://www.rothbartsfoot.info/ Testimonialsgen.html
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