What is small eyelid syndrome



Small Eyelid Syndrome is generally characterized by ptosis of the upper eyelids, with bilateral ptosis, inverted medial canthus, lid fissure length of less than 20 mm, and widening of the medial canthus spacing.

Small eyelid syndrome is mostly due to genetic factors, is an autosomal abnormality of inheritance, and dominant inheritance, high heritability, that is, if both parents have this symptom, the child will definitely have this symptom; parents do not have this symptom, the child will not have this symptom.

There are no effective medications for the treatment of microphthalmos syndrome, which is treated by surgery. If surgery is needed, it is recommended to consult with a regular medical institution, and to keep the area clean and free from water for a week after surgery to prevent infection.