Ptosis is the fall of the eyelid as a result of relaxation of the muscles that hold it. This is one of the most common eyelid malpositions, and can occur in patients of all ages either muscle weakness as desanclaje the tendon of the muscle. With regard to its causes, there are numerous, from injuries to neurological factors. They all cause difficulty in vision, so it is necessary to surgically intervene in order to repair the tendon or muscle shortening, as the case of that question. Various techniques exist for these interventions will depend on the condition of each patient eye.
Droppy eyelid (Ptosis)
Ptosis is the fall of the eyelid as a result of relaxation of the muscles that hold it. This is one of the most common eyelid malpositions, and can occur in patients of all ages either muscle weakness as desanclaje the tendon of the muscle. With regard to its causes, there are numerous, from injuries to neurological factors. They all cause difficulty in vision, so it is necessary to surgically intervene in order to repair the tendon or muscle shortening, as the case of that question. Various techniques exist for these interventions will depend on the condition of each patient eye.
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