A droopy eyelid, called ptosis, does not usually cause a threat to the health of the eye, but some people may choose to have surgery to improve the symptoms. During surgery, a surgeon will raise the muscles in the eyelids, which will lift the eyelid itself. Before pursuing surgery, a patient should consider all options and discuss the condition with her eye doctor. Knowing the symptoms of a droopy eyelid will help with the decision-making process.
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