3 Steps for Finding Out if You Need Ptosis Treatment

Aging can seem like a wildly different experience depending on who you reach out to and ask. And though those answers may vary from person to person, one thing that holds true is that over time, the skin begins to droop and sag. This sagging isn’t just centered around our cheeks, neck, and arms—it can also affect your upper eyelids just as easily. This condition is known as ptosis and often requires some form of ptosis treatment to correct.

However, you may be asking, “How do I tell ptosis apart from typical age-related sagging?” Here’s the answer:

Step 1: Look for the Signs of Ptosis

Though its medical name may make it sound unique, ptosis is actually no different than your natural sagging. It’s simply the sagging that pertains to your eyelids specifically. As such, looking for the signs of ptosis is relatively simple. While looking into the mirror, check both of your eyes to see if your eyelids hang lower than you remember or lower than feels natural or comfortable. Also, keep in mind that ptosis doesn’t have to affect both eyes at once—it can often only affect one eye while the other remains fine.

Step 2: Determine if Ptosis Is Impairing Your Vision

Next—once you’ve confirmed that your eyelids are sagging in some respect—you’ll want to determine whether or not this eyelid drooping is impairing your vision in any meaningful way. A simple test is to tilt your head backward to see if your vision improves. Likewise, you can also see if raising your eyebrows changes your ability to see.

Step 3: Consult With Dr. Murrell

If you’ve found excessive eyelid sagging that is impairing your vision, then it’s time to consult with a highly-trained and experienced ophthalmologist like Dr. Murrell. At this consultation, it will be determined whether or not ptosis treatment is necessary. Moreover, a further checkup can be conducted to see whether your signs of ptosis are a symptom of some other condition.

Easy and Effective Ptosis Treatment in Amarillo, TX

If you and Dr. Murrell decide that ptosis treatment is your best bet to improve your vision, then there’s no better place than his convenient ophthalmology and oculoplastic surgery practice in Amarillo, TX. Please feel free to reach out at 303-351-1177.