DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My upper eyelid has been droopy for a number of years and is really bothering me now. I’m 83 and the thought of surgery worries me. How is such a condition treated? Treatment for a ...

Droopy or sagging eyelids can do more than make you look tired or feel older. They can also affect your vision. For most of us, the eventual drooping is a natural part of aging. When you consider that ...

As people age they can develop drooping of the eyelids, known medically as eyelid ptosis. Drooping eyelids can make people look tired and sleepy. If significant enough it can also interfere with ...

The eyes are a focal point on the human face and, unfortunately, the skin around the eyes is some of the thinnest skin on the entire human body. Combined with exposure to the elements virtually all ...

When looking in the mirror, do youParentsSeeing sleepy looking eyes? Maybe your upper eyelid is drooping slightly or covering your pupil. You may have ptosis. Ptosis is a condition that can occur in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Ptosis and strabismus occurred in 3.7% and 1.7% of patients, respectively, and 1% had both. Most patients in all ...

Blepharoplasty is a type of eyelid surgery that removes sagging skin around the eyes. The surgery can be cosmetic, or a person may need it to improve vision. Both upper and lower eyelids can have ...