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Ptosis Eye Surgery

A drooping upper eyelid can block vision and cause strain. Ptosis surgery lifts the lid to restore the field of view.

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Ptosis may be present from birth or develop with age, injury or contact lens use. In children, a droopy lid can interfere with visual development; in adults it may restrict the upper field of vision. Careful measurement guides the right surgical approach.

What is ptosis?

Ptosis (blepharoptosis) is drooping of the upper eyelid. It occurs when the muscle that lifts the eyelid (levator) or its attachment is weak, stretched or not developed properly. Depending on the severity, the eyelid may partially or fully cover the pupil.

Symptoms & signs

  • Drooping of one or both upper eyelids
  • Raising eyebrows or tilting the head back to see
  • Tired, heavy eyelids
  • Reduced upper field of vision

Causes & risk factors

  • Congenital — present at birth
  • Age-related stretching of the levator tendon
  • Long-term contact lens use
  • Eye or eyelid injury
  • Nerve or muscle conditions (need medical evaluation)

Who needs this treatment?

  • Children with ptosis affecting vision
  • Adults whose droopy lid blocks vision or causes strain
  • Patients seeking functional and cosmetic improvement

How it is diagnosed

  • Eyelid height and levator function measurement
  • Visual field testing
  • Assessment for amblyopia in children
  • Evaluation for underlying neurological causes when indicated

Treatment options

Levator advancement / resection

Tightens or repositions the lifting muscle.

Frontalis sling

Connects the lid to the forehead muscle for poor levator function.

Other techniques

Selected based on measurements and cause.

Procedure / what to expect

  1. AssessmentMeasurements decide the technique.
  2. SurgeryUnder local or general anaesthesia (often general in children).
  3. RecoverySwelling and bruising settle over one to two weeks.

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Benefits

  • Improved field of vision
  • Reduced eye strain
  • More symmetrical appearance

Technology used

  • Operating microscope / magnification
  • Visual field analysis

Specific equipment models: to be confirmed by the hospital

Recovery

  • Cold compresses as advised
  • Ointment and drops as prescribed
  • Stitch removal if required at review

Precautions

  • Avoid rubbing the eyes
  • Sleep with head elevated initially if advised
  • Report pain or increasing swelling
Every eye is different. Results vary between individuals, and no treatment outcome can be guaranteed. Your ophthalmologist will discuss the expected benefits and risks for your specific condition.

Frequently asked questions

It can improve appearance, but its main purpose is often to improve vision blocked by the eyelid.

It depends on severity. If the lid blocks vision, earlier treatment may be advised to prevent amblyopia.

Why choose Jawahar Eye Hospital?

  • Specialist-led diagnosis and treatment planning
  • Modern diagnostics and surgical systems
  • Clear explanation of options, risks and costs
  • Day-care procedures wherever appropriate
  • Structured follow-up after treatment
  • Convenient location on Delhi Road, Meerut
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Doctors for Ptosis care

Dr. Umang Varma, Cataract & Refractive Surgery at Jawahar Eye HospitalCataract & Refractive Surgery

Dr. Umang Varma

Chairman, Medical Director & Senior Phaco-Refractive Surgeon
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  • Experience: XX+ years

Dr. Umang Varma leads Jawahar Eye Hospital and focuses on comprehensive eye care, including cataract surgery, refractive surgery (i-LASIK, PRK, laser vision correction,…

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Dr. Rajeev Jain, Cataract, Glaucoma & Squint at Jawahar Eye HospitalCataract, Glaucoma & Squint

Dr. Rajeev Jain

Senior Ophthalmologist
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  • Experience: XX+ years

Dr. Rajeev Jain is a senior ophthalmologist at Jawahar Eye Hospital who specialises in cataract, glaucoma and squint, and in the medical and surgical treatment…

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