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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Ptosis
Question: Hello Doctor,
Off late I have been observing a problem with my left eye. My left eye number is -1.75 and right eye +0.5. Whenever in sunlight, my left eye tends to go small and even in photographs or any clicks that are taken, my left eye appears small or half open. Please advise.
Off late I have been observing a problem with my left eye. My left eye number is -1.75 and right eye +0.5. Whenever in sunlight, my left eye tends to go small and even in photographs or any clicks that are taken, my left eye appears small or half open. Please advise.
Brief Answer:
Ptosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query,
The problem you are having is called ptosis. It may occur due to trauma, age, or various medical disorders. This condition can affect one (unilateral ) or both (bilateral) eyes, it may come and go, or it might be permanent.
Many times its natural. A tendon attaches the levator muscle, which is responsible for lifting the eyelid. As you age, that muscle can stretch and, as a result, cause the eyelid to fall. Sometimes the exact cause is unknown, but other times it may be due to trauma.
It can also be neurological. If just one of your eyelids droops, it may be a result of a nerve injury or a temporary inflammation.In some cases, eyelid drooping is caused by more serious conditions, such as a stroke, brain tumor, or cancer of the nerves or muscles.
Initially i would advice you for physical examination by a neurologist.
If every thing comes out to be normal a MRI brain should be done to rule out any problem with nerves.
Thanks
Ptosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query,
The problem you are having is called ptosis. It may occur due to trauma, age, or various medical disorders. This condition can affect one (unilateral ) or both (bilateral) eyes, it may come and go, or it might be permanent.
Many times its natural. A tendon attaches the levator muscle, which is responsible for lifting the eyelid. As you age, that muscle can stretch and, as a result, cause the eyelid to fall. Sometimes the exact cause is unknown, but other times it may be due to trauma.
It can also be neurological. If just one of your eyelids droops, it may be a result of a nerve injury or a temporary inflammation.In some cases, eyelid drooping is caused by more serious conditions, such as a stroke, brain tumor, or cancer of the nerves or muscles.
Initially i would advice you for physical examination by a neurologist.
If every thing comes out to be normal a MRI brain should be done to rule out any problem with nerves.
Thanks
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