{"id":18223,"date":"2021-02-26T09:26:26","date_gmt":"2021-02-26T08:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ophtalmo-bw.be\/?page_id=18223"},"modified":"2025-04-24T17:42:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:42:45","slug":"ptosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/en\/ptosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Ptosis: Sagging of the eyelid"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Levator Resection for Ptosis Repair Surgery (Eyelid Lift)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lC8JTAjHe7A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);px\" class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Ptosis<\/strong> is the condition in which one or both eyelids sag and partially or completely cover the eye. This can affect vision and the appearance of the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-duotone-midnight-filter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ptosis-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ptosis-1.jpg 259w, https:\/\/vision-centrum.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Ptosis-1-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);px\"><strong>Causes of Ptosis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ptosis can be caused by several factors, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Aging<\/strong>: As we age, the muscle that lifts the eyelid (the levator muscle) can weaken, which can lead to ptosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Congenital ptosis<\/strong>: Some people are born with ptosis, often due to an abnormality in the development of the levator muscle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Neurological conditions<\/strong>: Conditions such as <strong>myasthenia gravis<\/strong>, <strong>Horner's syndrome<\/strong>, or <strong>stroke<\/strong> can affect the nerves that supply the eyelid muscles, causing ptosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Trauma<\/strong>: Injuries to the eye or eyelid can lead to ptosis due to damage to the muscles or nerves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Surgical complications<\/strong>: Ptosis can sometimes occur after eyelid surgery or other eye procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Symptoms of Ptosis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main symptoms of ptosis are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Dropping of the eyelid<\/strong> on one or both eyes, narrowing the eye opening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty opening eyes fully<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Loss of vision<\/strong> in the upper visual field, due to the eyelid partially covering the view<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Fatigue<\/strong> or discomfort when trying to lift the eyelid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Treatment of Ptosis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment of ptosis depends on the cause and severity of the condition:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Surgical correction<\/strong>: The most common treatment for ptosis is surgery to tighten or reposition the <strong>levator muscle<\/strong> to increase eyelid lift. In some cases, an artificial eyelid  <strong>lift<\/strong> may be necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Eyelid Spasms<\/strong>: Sometimes ptosis can be managed by using <strong>glasses<\/strong> or <strong>lenses<\/strong> that help alleviate the effect of the drooping eyelid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" translation-block\"><strong>Treatment of underlying conditions<\/strong>: If ptosis is caused by a neurological condition such as <strong>myasthenia gravis<\/strong>, treating that condition will also help improve the ptosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Complications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.392), 18px);px\" class=\" translation-block\">If left untreated, ptosis can lead to <strong>visual impairment<\/strong>, especially in the upper visual field. In severe cases, the constant effort to lift the eyelid can also lead to <strong>muscle fatigue<\/strong> and <strong>headaches<\/strong>. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent these complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ptosis is de aandoening waarbij \u00e9\u00e9n of beide oogleden verzakken en gedeeltelijk of volledig het oog bedekken. Dit kan invloed hebben op het gezichtsvermogen en het uiterlijk van de ogen. 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