Does Ptosis Surgery Hurt? Here's What You Should Know Ptosis, a condition that causes the upper eyelid to droop over the eye, can have significant effects on vision and appearance. For many, ptosis eye surgery offers a pathway to improved vision and enhanced aesthetics, making it a popular procedure. Despite its growing popularity, myths about ptosis surgery often create unnecessary…
Ptosis, a condition where the upper eyelid droops over the eye, can affect vision and appearance. For some, it may occur naturally with age, while others might experience it due to trauma or medical conditions. In Singapore, ptosis surgery and blepharoplasty are increasingly sought after for both functional and cosmetic reasons. These surgeries are performed by specialised eyelid plastic surgeons…
Hooded Eyes: Impact on Vision and Surgical Solutions Hooded eyes, a condition where excess skin droops over the natural crease of the eyelid, can pose significant challenges. While often considered a cosmetic issue, severe cases of hooded eyes can impact the visual field, particularly when accompanied by down-pointing eyelashes, a condition known as lash ptosis. This article explores the functional…
Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that seeks to rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes. In recent years, this cosmetic procedure has gained popularity for its ability to make one’s eyes appear younger, brighter, and less tired. However, despite its popularity, there are concerns regarding the development of ptosis, a condition characterised by drooping eyelids, following blepharoplasty. So, we ask: is…
Ptosis, or drooping eyelids, may have a substantial impact on one’s appearance and even vision. Ptosis eye surgery is a technique used to correct this issue and restore a more youthful and alert appearance to the eyes. Despite its effectiveness and widespread acceptance as a safe technique, ptosis surgery is still surrounded by various myths and misconceptions. In this article,…
上睑下垂或下垂的眼睑会使人看起来更疲倦，并可能影响一个人的自尊。更严重时，上睑下垂会损害一个人的优越视野。对于先天性上睑下垂的儿童，严重的下垂会导致大脑视觉通路发育不良，而导致“懒惰眼”或弱视。 上睑下垂的定义 上睑下垂通过测量边缘反射距离来评估边缘反射距离是上眼睑边缘与瞳孔中心反射之间的距离。当眼睛中心的光反射与上眼睑之间的距离小于 2 毫米时，定义为上睑下垂。这与距瞳孔中心约 3 至 4 毫米的标准上眼睑边缘形成对比。 上睑下垂的症状 上睑下垂最明显的症状是单眼皮或双眼皮下垂。下垂的程度因患者而异。患有上睑下垂的人倾向于通过向上抬起下巴和抬高眉毛来减少下垂的影响，这样他们就能看得更清楚。但是这 也会导致眼周和颈部劳损。 儿童上睑下垂 先天性上睑下垂是由于提上眼睑的上睑提肌 (LPS) 肌肉发育不良导致的。患有先天性上睑下垂的儿童出现视力问题的风险相对来说会较高。如果眼睑下垂严重到阻碍视力，就会导致大脑中的视觉通路发育不良，导致该侧视力不佳。 这种情况若无法通过戴眼镜来矫正，被称为弱视（或“懒惰眼”）。先天性上睑下垂也可能与高度数和高散光有关。如果您的孩子出现眼睑下垂，建议寻求专家意见，确保视力能正常发育。 成人上睑下垂 成年人的上睑下垂更为常见，最常见的原因是眼睑内的退行性变化，导致提肌功能减弱。在这种情况下，提肌被拉伸或于睫毛支撑区域的眼睑睑板部分分离。这被称为腱膜性上睑下垂，一些风险因素包括年龄增长、眼睛受伤或以前做过眼科手术、经常揉眼睛以及经常戴着隐形眼镜等。除了退行性原因外，成人上睑下垂也有可能是由于神经系统疾病引起的。包括重症肌无力。在重症肌无力的情况下，可能只需要医疗。 上睑下垂治疗 如果情况严重或阻碍到您的日常生活，您不妨考虑进行眼睑下垂矫正手术。 儿童和成人的眼睑下垂修复手术有不同的考虑因素。 先天性上睑下垂： 对于病情较轻且轻微视力发育不良的儿童，通常不建议对患有先天性上睑下垂的儿童进行手术。对于那些需要手术以确保良好的视力发育并且提肌仍然表现出良好功能的患者，可以采用提肌切除术。在此过程中，LPS 被缩短以实现升力。在提肌功能较差的更严重的先天性上睑下垂病例中，得使用额肌悬吊手术。这涉及使用吊带将眼睑连接到眉毛上方的额肌。然而，这些手术需要权衡取舍，因为患者将无法完全闭上眼睛，并且上眼睑在下视时会显得较高。 对于解先天性上睑下垂，我们建议咨询先天性上睑下垂的眼整形外科医生 (Oculoplastic Surgeon)。 成人上睑下垂： 最常见的成人上睑下垂类型是腱膜性上睑下垂，很合适通过手术矫正。手术是在患者清醒但处于轻度镇静状态下进行的。康复时间通常预计在 1 到 2 周之间。到那时候，大部分的术后淤青和红肿已会消退。 从技术上讲，上睑下垂修复手术涉及将 LPS 重新连接到睑板上。这有助于改善上眼睑提升并恢复优越的视野范围。由于 LPS 肌肉是正常发育的肌肉，与先天性上睑下垂修复不同，因此无需担心长期闭眼不良或上眼睑在下视时会显得较高。 事实上，上睑下垂修复手术经常被误认为是美容手术，因为上睑下垂修复手术后眼睛外观总体上有了令人愉悦的改善。 结论 当您或您的孩子出现上睑下垂的症状时，建议您咨询眼科专科医生，医生可以评估您病情的严重程度，并为您提供适当治疗的建议。如果您遇到症状或注意到您所爱的人有症状，您可以在 Ava Eye Clinic 与我们预约了解更多信息。
Ptosis or droopy eyelids may develop over time, potentially affecting one's appearance. In cases when the lash-bearing eyelid margin droops down sufficiently, a person's visual field may be affected. The most severe type of droopy eyelids is when one has to raise their eyebrows or tilt their head back just to be able to see normally. In most situations, surgery…
