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Eyelid diseases and ptosis surgery
Eyelid diseases and ptosis surgery

Eyelids are a protective covering above our eyes to safeguard them from foreign objects such as dust and dirt. Blinking the eyes is not just a natural activity but also keeps our eyes moist.
Due to certain eyelid disorders, your eyes may feel:

  • Paralyzed
  • Drooping
  • Twitching
  • Inflammation

What are the various types of eyelid diseases and their treatment?

Blepharitis – Blepharitis is an inflammatory condition of the eyelids in which the bacteria are submitted on the edge of the eyelid, near the eyelashes. It can lead to itching, irritation, redness, burning sensation, etc. You can get treated by the best ophthalmologist who can provide you with ointments, antibiotics, sprays, etc for its cure.
Entropion – This condition occurs when one of the eyelids, usually the lower one, turns inwards which causes irritation, dryness, and redness in the inner eyes. Eye drops suggested by the best ophthalmologist can help keep the eye moistened.
Ectropion – This condition is common in older adults in which one of the eyelids, usually the lower one, turns outwards which makes the inner eyelid surface exposed and prone to irritation. The above two conditions can be treated by the best oculoplastic surgeon through the medium of surgery
Lacrimal duct obstruction – There is a tiny hole in the inner corner of each eye which opens up in the lacrimal duct, which drains tears. When the duct becomes blocked, it becomes infected, the area swells up, and there discharge pus. It can be treated by the best ophthalmologist by antibiotics or by surgical procedures like DCR (Dacryocystorhinostomy) and DCT ( Dacrocystectomy).

What is ptosis?

Pathologic droopy eyelid, also called ptosis, can occur in a person due to trauma, age, or any other medical disorders. When one eye is affected by this condition is called unilateral ptosis and if both eyes are affected it is called bilateral ptosis. It may or may not be permanent. It can occur from the time of birth, called congenital ptosis, or you can develop it later years of life, called acquired ptosis. It can cause great vision problems depending on the severity of the condition.

What are the causes of ptosis?

Here are a few causes of ptosis:

  • Damage in nerve controlling the eyelid muscles
  • Injury in the eye muscle
  • Age factor
  • Congenital muscle diseases
  • Brain tumor
  • Infection in the eyelids

    What is the advanced treatment of ptosis?

    The surgical procedure is the best treatment for droopy eyelids ( ptosis). The surgeon will check the conditions and the surgeon will determine the best surgical procedure accordingly. Ptosis can be treated by fasanella servat operation, levator resection, and frontalis sling. surgery One can go ahead with Blepharoplasty surgery may involve the removal of excess skin and fat from the upper and lower lid for clear vision.

    Why choose us?

    Dr. Priyanka Singh is the best ophthalmologist in Delhi and provides the best ptosis treatment in Saket. She has 11 + years of expertise in dealing with cases of all eyelid infection and ptosis eyelid surgery for all age groups. Any delay in the best eye checkup for eyelid diseases may lead to permanent vision loss.

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