Droopy eyelids / Ptosis in children
Drooping of the upper eye lid/s is called Ptosis.Ptosis is caused by poor function of eyelid elevation muscle (levator palpebrum superioris).
If not treated the child with ptosis develops
- Poor vision (lazy eye) in the eye
- Spectacle power (astigmatism)
- Visual field defect
- Negative psychosocial and emotional effects
Treatment
A surgery is usually needed to correct the ptosis. The best age for operation is 3 years if the ptosis is mild / moderates (the lid not covering the pupil)
If the ptosis is severe, surgery should be done at the earliest to avoid irreversible loss of vision.
Types of surgeries
- Frontalis sling surgery: This is the most commonly performed surgery for
ptosis in children. It is a rapidly performed surgery and provides excellent results. A silicone
sling is used to suspend the lid. more..
Watch video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1LCiBtQ0Kk - Fasanella servat procedure: A minor surgical tightening is done to correct mild ptosis. This is not a very commonly performed procedure for children.
- LPS resection: For moderate / severe ptosis with very good eye lid muscle function, the levator muscle is tightened.
Unique facilities at Jyotirmay Eye Clinic
- Sevoflurane (world’s safest gas) anesthesia is available for the child’s safety.
- Philips (USA) VM8 Sure sign monitor is available for intraoperative monitoring for unparalleled child safety
- Tremendous experience of the surgeon. We have successfully performed 17 (seventeen) such surgeries in one day on one occasion!
- Imported silicon (BD surgicals, UK) is available for superior results.
- Hybrid technique of ptosis surgery