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As we age, our skin naturally sags. This sagging not only indicates that we are getting older but also signals that there may be an abnormal condition. If the sagging occurs in the wrong place, such as with drooping eyelids, although it may not seem dangerous, it can interfere with our daily lives. If left untreated, it can be serious… because drooping eyelids are not just unsightly, but you may also have impaired vision.
<h2>What is drooping eyelid?</h2>
Drooping eyelid is when the eyelid skin is sagging or stretched excessively, drooping down to cover the pupil or the black part of the eye, causing vision problems. It is easy to notice because when you want to see, you have to tilt your head back to lift your eyes above the drooping eyelid. Some people are born with it, while others develop it in old age.
Congenital drooping eyelid is a condition where the eyelid muscles do not function properly from birth, causing children to be unable to fully open their eyes or have unevenly sized pupils. This prevents the child from opening their eyelids properly and seeing clearly. If left untreated, it may cause “lazy eye,” directly affecting the child’s vision.
Age-related drooping eyelid occurs when the eyelid lifting muscles in elderly people stretch or detach due to prolonged use. This can be observed as the eyes appear smaller because the eyelids gradually droop over the eyes. However, drooping eyelids are not considered dangerous unless they affect vision or daily life. If left untreated, it may interfere with vision.
Other causes of drooping eyelids include nerve system abnormalities, tumors or abnormalities in the eye, severe eye injuries, or torn eyelids.
<h2>When should you see a doctor for drooping eyelids?</h2>
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<li>Drooping eyelids cause blurred vision</li>
<li>Drooping eyelids almost completely close the eyes</li>
<li>Drooping eyelids accompanied by double vision</li>
<li>Drooping eyelids vary during the day, such as worsening in the evening or with lack of rest</li>
<li>Weakness in one side of the body or limbs</li>
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If you notice these symptoms, you should see a doctor to treat the drooping eyelids. You can check your own eyelids by looking in the mirror, looking straight ahead, and observing if the upper eyelid droops over the pupil. If the eyelid droops abnormally, you should also see a doctor.
<h2>Drooping eyelids… don’t leave it untreated, get treatment quickly</h2>
Surgery is used to treat drooping eyelids. It takes only 45 minutes per eye and involves tightening the eyelid muscles to prevent them from covering the pupil, allowing the eyelids to lift better. This improves or restores vision. There is no need to stay in the hospital. The procedure is similar to double eyelid surgery. Therefore, eyelid surgery is not as scary as you might think because it is a small incision surgery.
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However, patients with underlying conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease must inform their doctor before surgery and manage their health to be ready for the operation. For diabetic patients, blood sugar levels should be stable for 3 months before surgery. Hypertension patients must also control their condition to prevent excessive bleeding during surgery. Heart disease patients taking blood thinners must be managed by a specialist before surgery.

When the eyelid becomes saggy and overstretched, it can cause vision problems. When the eyelid covers part of the eye, vision may become blurry or double, and it may even close completely.

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