drooping eyelids
overview
as people get older, their lower eyelids sometimes start to droop away from the eyeball. drooping is the result of reduced muscle tone in the muscles that control the eyelids.
drooping eyelids may cause your eyes to become dry and irritated. and they can prevent tears from draining normally, so tears may run down your cheeks. this tearing can also be a sign of increased sensitivity to light or wind, an eye infection, or a blocked tear duct.
surgery can sometimes help with drooping eyelids.
current as of: june 5, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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