Blepharoptosis

An ophthalmological condition known as blepharoptosis causes the upper eyelid to hang lower than it should. The upper eyelid generally covers the cornea by 1 to 2 millimeters. Blepharoptosis causes the eyelid to close even further, which impairs eyesight. To see clearly, a person with this issue may need to manually elevate their eyelid.

Blepharoptosis Definition

When the eye is in the primary gaze, blepharoptosis refers to an abnormally low-lying upper eyelid edge. Normally, the superior section of the cornea is covered by 1-2 mm of the upper eyelid. Dermatochalasis, or upper lid skin redundancy, is a distinct feature that may coexist with blepharoptosis. Because the surgical therapy for dermatochalasis and blepharoptosis is different, they should be identified.