{"id":2366,"date":"2022-04-06T22:00:17","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T20:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/?p=2366"},"modified":"2025-02-26T20:40:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T18:40:38","slug":"sagging-eyelids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/%d9%88%d8%af%d8%b9-%d8%aa%d8%b1%d9%87%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ac%d9%81%d9%88%d9%86\/","title":{"rendered":"Say goodbye to sagging eyelids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Say goodbye to sagging eyelids with the surgeons at Nudara Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Center in Hurghada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This condition occurs as a result of some different factors that we will learn about in this article, in addition to ways to treat it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is sagging eyelids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sagging eyelids, or ptosis, is an excessive sagging of the upper eyelid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The edge of the upper eyelid may be too small, or there may be excess skin, and sagging is often a combination of the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Causes of sagging eyelids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>aging<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The levator muscle lifts the eyelid. The skin and surrounding tissues stretch and become weaker with age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may cause your eyelids to droop slowly over time, or the skin on your eyelid as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>eye injury<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The levator muscle can be injured or weakened, and this happens if someone or something hits you in the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wearing contact lenses for many years or rubbing the eyes a lot can also cause this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eye surgery<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your eyes may droop after surgery <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/glaucoma\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20372839\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glaucoma <\/a>or LASIK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people may think that the instrument that holds the eyelid back during surgery is stretching or damaging the eye muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surgery can also make the eyelid swollen, but symptoms usually improve on their own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your surgeon at Nadara Skin, Cosmetic and Laser Center in Hurghada if you have not improved after 6 months of surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Symptoms may appear at birth<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some babies are born with one or two drooping eyelids, which happens when the muscle that holds the eyelid doesn&#039;t form properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eye infection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes conjunctivitis or a boil in the eye causes it to swell, and the eyelid will likely return to normal during recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This may take 1-2 weeks or longer, but see your doctor if you have pain, pus or develop a fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need antibiotics or surgery to drain fluids, and in the meantime, artificial tears or a warm or cold bruise may help your eyes feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read : <a href=\"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/defining-and-augmentation-for-lips-with-fillers\/\">Define and enlarge lips with fillers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Risk factors for sagging eyelids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/myasthenia-gravis\/#:~:text=Myasthenia%20gravis%20is%20a%20rare,%2C%20chewing%2C%20swallowing%20and%20speaking.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>myasthenia gravis<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Myasthenia Gravis)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This occurs when the immune system attacks, impairing the signal between nerves and muscles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This includes those muscles that control the eyelids, face, throat and jaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ptosis may get worse at night or when you&#039;re tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Horner Syndrome<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It occurs when certain nerve pathways are damaged, and the affected eye has a smaller pupil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some benign (noncancerous) or cancerous tumors cause these symptoms, such as those in the brain or head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Symptoms may occur if you have a migraine or a problem with the trigeminal nerve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your eyes can return to normal when the headaches clear up, but sometimes they can droop between attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>eyelid swelling<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A tumor may grow on the eyelid if you have a genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis type 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doctors can recommend surgery or radiation therapy to get rid of it even though it&#039;s usually not cancerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>brain attack<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If a blood vessel ruptures, the brain cannot get enough oxygen and nutrients, causing a stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can lead to sagging eyelids on one side of the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should get help within 3 hours of your first symptoms, especially if you become numb, unable to walk, or have difficulty speaking or seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reduce the possibility of infection by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eat healthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playing sports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop smoking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Periodic follow-up to manage diabetes, cholesterol, and pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>brain hemorrhage<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A blood vessel in the brain dilates and can rupture, causing a hemorrhagic stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an emergency situation that can cause fainting or seizure, and its symptoms appear in suffering from terrible pain in the head and brain, and changes in vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numbness can also occur on one side of the body, and this condition is treated with rapid surgical intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read : <a href=\"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/micro-fat-injections-2\/\">Micro fat injection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other risk factors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some other factors that can increase your risk of developing drooping eyelids, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>diabetic<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, high blood sugar damages the blood vessels and nerves in and around the eye, and you may get double vision with drooping eyelid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Genetic factors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some genetic factors can disrupt the work of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/320875\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mitochondria<\/a> (cells that supply the body with energy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eyes and eyelids weaken as a result, and cause mild vision problems in adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children with these problems should always have eye exams, and their doctor may give them creatine or carnitine supplements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>muscle problems<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sagging eyelids can be a sign of ocular or oropharyngeal muscular atrophy, but symptoms do not appear until after the age of 40.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This condition leads to problems with the tongue and throat, making it difficult to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read also:<a href=\"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/scalp-reduction-surgery\/\"> Scalp reduction surgery.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Symptoms of sagging eyelids<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The drooping may be present in one or both eyelids, depending on the cause. The eyelid may cover only the upper eye, or the pupil may be completely covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children with drooping eyelids may have poor vision in the upper part of the eye and tilt the head back to see better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This condition is called lazy eye or amblyopia and may need surgical intervention to lift the eyelid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also have very dry or watery eyes, and your face looks tired or tired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Diagnosis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The surgeon at Nadara Skin, Cosmetic and Laser Center in Hurghada performs a comprehensive medical examination and asks you about your medical history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He asks you for some tests to find the cause of the injury, and then uses a flashlight test so he can check your eyes with a high-intensity light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your eyes can widen for this test, so you might feel some slight discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is another test that can be done to diagnose drooping eyelid problems called Tensilon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The doctor injects a drug known as edrophonium to see how strong your muscles are to diagnose myasthenia gravis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also read :<a href=\"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/nose-reconstruction-2-2\/\"> Nose reconstruction.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ptosis treatment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment depends on the cause and severity of the condition. If it&#039;s caused by age or something you were born with, the condition may be harmless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some need plastic surgery if the condition affects vision, and it is called &quot;blepharoplasty&quot;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The surgeons at Nadara Skin, Aesthetic and Laser Center in Hurghada may recommend tightening the levator muscle, which leads to an eyelid lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children can sometimes also have surgery to prevent strabismus from developing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eyeglasses that can elevate the eyelid \u2014 called a ptosis crutch \u2014 are another option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;This treatment is most effective when the drooping eyelid is only temporary, and is a non-surgical procedure that involves adding an attachment to your eyeglass frames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This elbow or crutch prevents prolapse by holding the eyelid in place, and there are two types of it: adjustable or reinforced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The adjustable type can be installed on one side of the tires, while the other (reinforced) type is on both sides of the tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crutches can be fitted to almost all types of eyeglasses, but they work best with metal frames.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can sagging eyelids be prevented?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no way to prevent infection, but simply knowing the symptoms and having a regular eye exam can help you fight this disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice that your child has this condition, take him to the doctor immediately to treat him faster so that the problem does not worsen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In the end, if sagging eyelids harm your health and obscure vision, you should go to the specialist surgeon at Nodaa Center in Hurghada.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Say goodbye to sagging eyelids with the surgeons at Nudara Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Center in Hurghada.<\/p>\n<p>This condition occurs as a result of some different factors that we will learn about in this article, in addition to ways to treat it.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2367,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","_glsr_average":0,"_glsr_ranking":0,"_glsr_reviews":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"post-template-version":[],"class_list":["post-2366","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-7"],"blocksy_meta":{"styles_descriptor":{"styles":{"desktop":"","tablet":"","mobile":""},"google_fonts":[],"version":6}},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2366","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2366"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2366\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2366"},{"taxonomy":"post-template-version","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nadaraclinic.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post-template-version?post=2366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}