Ptosis

Most causes of ptosis (droopy eyelids) are benign and no need for alarm, but in rare cases, a serious underlying condition may be to blame.

Celebrities Forest Whitaker and Thom Yorke are recognizable faces with ptosis. Discover other famous people with drooping eyelids.

Testing for ptosis doesn’t end at eyelid observation. Eye doctors look for other ptosis signs to establish the cause of droopy eyelids and a solution.

Droopy eyelids may point to a condition called ptosis. Can eye exercises improve ptosis?

Find out if home remedies and natural solutions help droopy eyelids associated with ptosis.

When a child has droopy eyelids, it may be due to a condition called ptosis. Find out more about what causes childhood ptosis.

Find out what causes ptosis (droopy eyelids) in babies, whether it can be treated, and when to see a doctor for infant ptosis.

Answers to frequently asked questions about ptosis (droopy eyelids) affecting one (unilateral) or both eyes (bilateral).

Ptosis is a condition characterized by drooping of the upper eyelid. Additional symptoms could help indicate the source of the issue.

Do you have ptosis? Learn about droopy eyelids and droopy eyes, including ptosis symptoms, causes, risks and treatment (surgery).

Learn more about the two main categories of ptosis: congenital and acquired.