Five Things To Know About Puffy Eyelids Have you ever looked in the mirror after you just woke up and wonder why your eyes look so tired after a good night’s rest? Extremely drooping or puffy eyelids can alter your appearance drastically and may give the impression that you lack sleep or make you look older than you are. If you are suffering from Ptosis (drooping upper eyelid), you are definitely not alone – woman and men alike all around the United Kingdom are struggling with this condition.
Here are five things about Ptosis that you should know: Being affected by drooping upper eyelids can be categorised in two types namely Ptosis and Dermatochalasis. Ptosis: Your upper eyelids are supported by fat, bone, and muscle. If the muscle that raises the eyelid weakens, the eyelid droop or sags and it is referred to as ptosis. Ptosis is typically caused by ageing, but may also be caused due to injury, strokes, masses, or nerve damage. Then again it can also be congenital. If your eye physician talks about ptosis, he or she is talking about to your eyelid's muscles and associated tendons. Dermatochalasis: When the skin of your upper eyelid drops, but not the entire eyelid, this condition is referred to as dermatochalasis. With this condition, additional sagging skin hangs over the eyelids and gives a swollen or puffy look. This condition normally takes place due to age when the skin loses its elasticity and produces heavy folds that droop over the eyelid. Ptosis and dermatochalasis can impair your vision if not treated. The upper field of view, particularly the peripheral vision, can be limited if the skin or lid covers part or all of the pupil, as the eye is subjected to a reduced amount of light. Drooping eyelids can make driving or reading or driving more challenging and can cause inflammation in the eye, dry eyes, headaches, and dermatitis. Luckily with advanced technology today, even the worst drooping eyelid cases can be reversed by a reputable and skilled professional ophthalmologist, giving you a more energized and younger look.