Ptosis is categorized into congenital ptosis and acquired ptosis, which may be caused by nerve paralysis, myasthenia gravis and trauma, and is mostly treated with surgery. Ptosis is an abnormal condition in which the upper eyelid is drooping due to the incomplete function or loss of the levator muscle, so that the upper eyelid cannot be lifted. It covers part or all of the pupil and may cause visual impairment.
1. Congenital ptosis: If a baby’s ptosis is congenital, it cannot be cured without treatment. Surgery can be performed to shorten the levator muscle in order to strengthen it. If the condition is not serious, it is recommended to wait until the baby is 3-5 years old before performing the surgery.
2. Acquired ptosis: ① nerve paralysis should be treated according to the specific cause, at the same time can be added with neurotrophic drugs such as vitamin B1, B12 adenosine triphosphate and other drugs, such as ineffective, to be stabilized before considering surgery. ② Myasthenia gravis can also cause eyelid ptosis, oral pyridostigmine and other drugs. ③Traumatic need early repair surgery of the levator muscle.
When the baby’s eyelid ptosis is found, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time for evaluation and targeted treatment by a specialist. In the course of treatment, it is important to ensure that the baby’s diet is healthy and to pay attention to rest.