Treat your Ptosis with Dr Peter A. Martin
A drooping eyelid can make you self-conscious about the aesthetics of your face, that’s why Dr Peter A. Martin is passionate about providing ophthalmologist help at his Sydney Practice.
Eyes are the most predominant feature on the face and they have the ability to engage and communicate with people around us. When one or both of our eyes are affected by an aesthetically damaging disorder or defect it can make communicating complicated and distracting. Most people have one eye slightly lower or differently shaped than the other, and Ptosis looks like an extremely exaggerated version of that. Ptosis is a surprisingly common disorder which makes one eye appear ‘lazy’, often with a droopy upper eyelid. Dr Peter A. Martin in Sydney can help rectify this cosmetic issue through surgery of the eyelid.
Ptosis is both congenital and acquired, meaning from birth or an occurrence brought on by a neurogenic discrepancy
Congenital ptosis is caused by an abnormal development in the muscle that operates and supports the upper eyelid. This muscle (called the levator muscle) will most commonly not have grown to its full potentially during development as a child. If you or your child was born with a drooping upper eyelid it’s important to know that this can lead to a deeper issue, being the development of a lazy eye due to the pupil being covered during development. Aesthetically, this means that the eyeball will not align properly in relation to the other eye which can make you or your child look like you’re focusing on a different subject than you actually are. Many people are very self-conscious of a lazy eye as it can distract people they converse with from what they’re trying to communicate and their cosmetic beauty.
Acquired ptosis is a neurogenic complication caused by an interrupted or completely paralysed nerve ending that operates the eyelid. This can be caused by an injury or myogenic ptosis which is weakness of the facial muscles. When this occurs because of an injury it is referred to as traumatic ptosis and is a common occurrence due to contact sports, car accidents and many more common accidents. One of the more serious possible causes for ptosis is a tumour beneath the skin near the eye socket which blocks muscle function or nerve connection. Here at our ophthalmologist clinic in Sydney we will analyse your ptosis to identify the root of the problem so we know what extent of surgery is required.
How do you perform the surgery?
Once we have eliminated the possibility of a tumour we can begin surgery to tighten the levator muscle and alter the appearance and function of the eyelid. We do this through shortening the muscle in most cases as this will raise the eyelid and allow for a much better vision experience and exterior appearance. We will match the position of the affected eyelid with the appearance of the other eye so that you can reclaim the beauty or handsomeness of your face and improve your confidence.
Eyelid surgery can improve the quality of your vision and the function and appearance of your eyes. Symmetry has been accredited as one of the most attractive and desirable traits so treat your ptosis today and get on your way towards a much more confident you!
If you are interested in finding out more about how we can improve the appearance of your ptosis please visit Dr Peter A. Martin Sydney clinic or contact us here.
