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Corrective surgery

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 4:42 pm

Corrective Surgery

Ptosis is a drooping upper eyelid that is often treated with a corrective procedure. In this condition, the border of the eyelid (part that contains the lashes) falls too low and may partially block vision. In severe cases, the lid may completely cover the pupil and the patient has to tilt his or her head back to see. Mild ptosis does not always require treatment. However, it seldom improves over time and usually requires corrective surgery.


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