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2. Ptosis crutches - Wikipedia

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   Crutches are used to keep an eyelid from drooping due to ptosis. Individuals with ptosis who are not candidates for reparable surgery or are looking for an alternative treatment, may consider ptosis crutches. A ptosis crutch is bar that is placed along the inside of an eyewire frame that supports the drooping eyelid. [2]

3. Ptosis (eyelid) - Wikipedia

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   The eyelid(s) may appear to droop. Droopy eyelids can give the face a false appearance of being fatigued, uninterested or even sinister. The eyelid may not protect the eye as effectively, allowing it to dry. Sagging upper eyelids can partially block the field of view. Obstructed vision may necessitate tilting the head backward to speak.

4. Ocular myasthenia - Wikipedia

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   Ptosis occurs when the levator palpebrae superioris (the muscle responsible for eyelid elevation) is affected on one or both sides, leading to eyelid drooping. Although these symptoms may not be readily apparent in well-rested patients, weakness can usually be induced with exercise of the commonly affected muscles (e.g. by having the patient ...

5. Are your eyelids droopy? Do you occasionally see double? You ...

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   If your eyelids are droopy and you occasionally see double, you may have ophthalmoplegia.

6. How to Use an Eyelid Scrub for Dry, Flaky Lids - AOL

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7. Levator palpebrae superioris muscle - Wikipedia

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   Damage to this muscle or its innervation can cause ptosis, which is drooping of the eyelid. [4] [5] Lesions in CN III can cause ptosis, [5] because without stimulation from the oculomotor nerve the levator palpebrae cannot oppose the force of gravity, and the eyelid droops.