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Drooping eyelid
Ptosis is a symptom in which a person has drooping of one or both eyelids. Drooping can be temporary or permanent, and be caused by muscle weakness, nerve damage, eyelid damage, etc
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I've been feeling more tired and have some drooping eyelid. When should I see the doctor?
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Frontal silicone sling for drooping eyelids due to OPMD?
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My mom has drooping eyelid on one side?
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