eye area, get adequate sleep and avoid repeatedly rubbing or pulling the delicate eyelid skin.
These measures may support healthier-looking skin, but they cannot reliably lift an eyelid affected by true ptosis.
Treatments for True Ptosis
Treatment depends on the cause and severity.
Some adults
with certain forms of acquired ptosis may be candidates for a prescription eye drop containing oxymetazoline, which can temporarily raise the eyelid. It doesn’t work for every type of ptosis.
When drooping significantly affects vision or appearance, surgery to
