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2006-06-27 17:09:31 · 30 answers · asked by Mars 1 in Beauty & Style Skin & Body

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Dont know if this what your prolbem is. I did read somewhere where Abe Lincoln had this prolbem also. Eyes sort of half closed all the time giving you that stoner look.
Ptosis (Drooping Eyelid)
By Judith Lee and Gretchyn Bailey; reviewed by
Dr. Vance Thompson

Ptosis refers to the drooping of an eyelid, and affects only the upper eyelid of one or both eyes. The droop may be barely noticeable, or the lid can descend over the entire pupil. Ptosis can occur in both children and adults, but happens most often due to aging.

Ptosis Symptoms and Signs
The most obvious sign of ptosis is the drooping eyelid. Depending on how severely the lid droops, people with ptosis may have difficulty seeing. Sometimes people tilt their heads back to try to see under the lid, or raise their eyebrows repeatedly to try to lift the eyelids.

The degree of droopiness varies from one person to the next. If you think you may have ptosis, compare a recent photo of your face to one from 10 or 20 years ago, and you'll likely see a difference in the eyelid skin.

Ptosis can look similar to dermatochalasis, a group of connective tissue diseases that cause skin to hang in folds. These diseases are associated with less-than-normal elastic tissue formation. Your eye doctor should be able to tell whether or not this is the cause of your drooping eyelids.


What Causes Ptosis?
Ptosis can be present at birth (congenital ptosis), or develop due to aging, injury or an aftereffect of cataract or other eye surgery. This condition can also be caused by a problem with the muscles lifting the eyelid, called levators. Sometimes an individual's facial anatomy causes difficulties with the levator muscles. An eye tumor, neurological disorder or systemic disease like diabetes may result in drooping eyelids.

Ptosis Treatment
Surgery is usually the best treatment for drooping eyelids. The surgeon tightens the levator muscles, and you come away with improved vision and appearance. In very severe cases involving weakened levator muscles, the surgeon attaches the eyelid under the eyebrow to allow the forehead muscles to substitute for the levator muscles in lifting the eyelid. Eyelid surgery is also known as blepharoplasty.

After surgery, the eyelids may not appear symmetrical, even though the lids are higher than before surgery. Very rarely, eyelid movement may be lost.

Children born with moderate or severe ptosis require treatment in order for proper vision to develop. Failure to treat ptosis can result in amblyopia (diminished vision in one eye) and a lifetime of poor vision. All children with ptosis, even mild cases, should visit their eyecare practitioner every year. The eyes change shape as they grow, and sometimes focusing and visual problems develop, all because of the worsening ptosis.

2006-07-10 05:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 3 · 0 0

RE: My eyes always look so sleepy.? My Mom's overprotective, crazy, and paranoid to the point where she kept me(And my siblings) from having a social life since we could talk. I've been playing on the computer for 6 or 7 years as a result of her always dropping us off home, and now my eyes just always look tired, with bags...

2016-03-27 06:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Cold packs will bring down puffiness. Use light shadows like pink with dark mascara to make the eyes "pop" and detract from the sleepy look.

2006-07-05 08:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by juniemoon 3 · 0 0

Putting your make up on a certain way can help. Try putting liner on just the outer corners of your eyes and white eye liner on the lower rim or your eyelid. Good luck

2006-07-11 15:49:42 · answer #4 · answered by Daisygirl 2 · 0 0

Get at least 8 hrs sleep and use a good eye firming cream.

2006-07-08 20:24:17 · answer #5 · answered by Oracle 3 · 0 0

If your a girl, use white eyeliner...it'll make your eyes look more awake. Don't use a lot because people make think there's something wrong with you :) but yeah I saw this on Tyra Bank's talk show, but I haven't personally tried it, but ya never know it may work for you...

2006-07-11 05:59:03 · answer #6 · answered by dancer1883 2 · 0 0

WAKE UP :) ok just joking .Go to sleep at the right time at night and then its also very important to get up at the right time.When you get up then wash your face with lots of cold water.Repeat this process daily three times a day and your problem will vanish.

2006-07-09 03:44:31 · answer #7 · answered by interesting 2 · 0 0

maybe you need to go to bed earlier. start right away, so you can used to it. everyday refresh your face. splash cool soothing water on it. thats what i do. if you're feeling sleepy during the day, then splash some more water. you might want to cleanse your face at night too. then put some toner on. it always works for me!

2006-07-10 16:56:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Try some highlighter from Revlon "Skinlights" or real pale eyeshadow such as egg shell white with sparkles in it. Makes you look more alert and wide wake!

2006-06-27 17:23:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Using eye- liner makes a big difference.

2006-07-11 16:02:22 · answer #10 · answered by justmemimi 6 · 0 0

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