Question
What’s wrong with my child’s droopy eyelid?
Answer
The child was born with droopy eyelids, which may be congenital. Ptosis not only affects appearance but, if not treated promptly, can also impair vision and lead to amblyopia and decreased vision. If both eyelids are droopy, consider muscular diseases such as myasthenia gravis. It is recommended to take the child to a large hospital’s ophthalmology department for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. Oral medications are usually ineffective, and most cases require surgical treatment.