Ptosis: Diagnosis & Tests (Blepharoptosis, Drooping of the Upper Eyelid)

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Ptosis

Alternate Names : Blepharoptosis, Drooping of the Upper Eyelid

Ptosis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

The affected person usually notices this condition. With children, the parents often notice. The healthcare provider will complete a history and physical exam. This may be all that is needed to determine the cause. In some cases, special testing may be needed. These may involve blood tests, special X-ray tests, or possibly a biopsy. In a biopsy, a small piece of tissue is removed from the body. A lab then examines the tissue sample.

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/04/01

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