What Can Cause Ptosis?

Drooping of the eyelid is called ptosis. Ptosis may result from damage to the nerve that controls the muscles of the eyelid, problems with the muscle strength (as in myasthenia gravis), or from swelling of the lid.

What is ptosis a symptom of?

Ptosis may be caused by normal aging, injury to the eye, or eye disease. In most cases, it is caused by weakness of the eyelid muscle or eye nerve problems. 1 Sometimes the condition is present at birth, referred to as congenital ptosis.

Why did I develop ptosis?

You could get ptosis as an adult when the nerves that control your eyelid muscles are damaged. It might follow an injury or disease that weakens the muscles and ligaments that raise your eyelids. Sometimes, it comes with age. The skin and muscles around your eyes get weaker.