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Ptosis - Symptoms


What are the Symptoms Of Ptosis?

Symptoms of Ptosis are

  • The primary symptom of ptosis is a drooping eyelid of one or both eyes.
  • Children who are born with a ptosis usually tilt their head back in an effort to see.
  • Difficulty in reading and while driving are common complaints.
  • Raising the entire brow with the muscles of the forehead and scalp may cause headaches and eyestrain as well.
  • Difficulty closing the eye completely.
  • There may be increased watering of eyes.
  • Crossed or misaligned eye and sometimes double vision occurs.
  • Eye fatigue from straining to keep eye(s) open.
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