Droopy Eyelids

As we age, our eyelids stretch, and the muscles supporting them weaken. Three different conditions cause loose or droopy eyelids.

• Dermatochalasis: excess upper eyelid skin can result in a tired or sad appearance in its mild form or block part of a patient’s peripheral vision in more severe cases. 
• Ptosis: an abnormal position of the eyelid margin, usually caused by weak attachments between the eyelid muscles and underlying eyelid structures
• Ptosis of the eyebrow: abnormal brow