What should I do if I have drooping eyelids?

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  1. Dr. Gary Hirshfield
     
    Dr. Gary Hirshfield of American Academy of Ophthalmology answered:
    Drooping upper eyelids is a condition called blepharoptosis and can be congenital or acquired. One cannot rule out other conditions so a full ophthalmologic exam is recommended to determine treatment.  Finally, if no disease is diagnosed then cosmetic eyelid surgery can be considered.
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    Drooping upper eyelids is a condition called blepharoptosis and can be congenital or acquired. One cannot rule out other conditions so a full ophthalmologic exam is recommended to determine treatment.  Finally, if no disease is... More