In cases of blocked vision or affecting appearance, most common procedure is the eyelid surgery which handles the problem with eyelid lift surgery, and the surgical procedure uses minimal anesthesia.

For newborns with severe ptosis, an Ophthalmologist may recommend corrective surgery immediately because if treated quickly, it will permanently reduce the risk and potential damage to vision. In cases where the symptoms are mild or assessed to be non-affecting to the vision, the ophthalmologist may recommend waiting until the child is 3-5 years old to be treated.  

In the case of ptosis that are mainly caused by muscle or neurological diseases or problems in the eye area, the doctor will treat the disease first. Ptosis may be better or do not progress in some cases.

Treatment

Ptosis reduces ability to see and makes the person look old becoming concerns in many people in present context. Ptosis surgery is an option to brighten up overall facial expression.

The doctor will perform eyelid surgery to adjust the adhesion position or increase the lifting force of the fascia, which may be performed in conjunction with surgery on parts of the skin of the sagging eyelids obscuring vision, or lifting the deep fascia of the face especially the eyebrow area. 

However, the treatment of ptosis with eyelid surgery is at the discretion of the doctor. Consult your doctor to understand the diagnosis and consider the options against the expected outcomes to make the right decision.