Ptosis Surgery Singapore: Specialist Care for Droopy Eyelids

Droopy eyelids (ptosis) can blur vision, cause eye fatigue, and affect your natural expression. Dr Samuel Ho provides precise ptosis correction tailored to your condition, helping you see clearly, feel comfortable, and look good.

Ptosis is the medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid. It can affect one or both eyes and may range from a slight sag to a lid that fully covers the pupil. When the eyelid droops too low, it can block vision, cause eye fatigue, and create a tired or uneven appearance.

It’s more than a cosmetic concern; ptosis can interfere with daily life, especially if it causes strain or limits your field of vision.

Ptosis can affect both vision and facial appearance. If the upper eyelid droops too low, it may partially or fully block the pupil, leading to blurred vision, eye strain, or needing to tilt the head to see better.

In children, severe ptosis may cause amblyopia (lazy eye). In adults, it can interfere with tasks like reading or driving. Cosmetically, ptosis may affect symmetry and lower self-confidence.

Treatment depends on the cause and severity:

• Observation – for mild, non-vision-blocking cases
• Eyeglass ptosis crutch – a non-surgical option for support
• Eyelid surgery – e.g. levator repair or frontalis sling
• Medical treatment – for underlying causes like myasthenia gravis
• Botox – in rare cases, may be used to adjust eyelid position temporarily, particularly when treating eyelid retraction or after certain surgeries.