I think I should have ptosis surgery as I get older. Considering a diagnosis of ptosis.

Ptosis is drooping of the eyelid, and although there are various causes, it often occurs with aging.

It seems I might be the case that it could happen.

 

Drooping eyelids not only look frustrating but also are not aesthetically pleasing, so I am naturally concerned about them.

It's a common condition. I also started to notice my eyelids sagging visibly.

 

Ptosis can be congenital, appearing in infants and young children, but

Age-related eyelid drooping caused by fat accumulation as one gets older, rather than being congenital.

They say I make up the majority, but I belong to the latter.

 

The edge of my eyelid keeps drooping toward my eye, causing a visual obstruction.

I'm starting to feel a little discomfort.

When I open my eyes, my drooping eyelids lift, but it feels heavy, possibly because of the effort.

As I mentioned above, it looks sleepy or asymmetrical, so it is also unpleasant to look at aesthetically.

As a result, I keep lifting my eyes, and I feel like the wrinkles on my forehead are increasing.

 

 

I don't yet feel that my vision has worsened due to ptosis.

Actually, presbyopia is already progressing, so I might not notice it anymore, but my vision feels stuffy.

Ptosis is not only a cosmetic concern but also can lead to deteriorating vision if left untreated.

I think I will have to have surgery eventually, but I'm scared.

 

 

Initially, when I visited the hospital, they said it wasn't yet at the stage requiring surgery.

Eventually, as you get older, you don't become more sluggish; it's just a matter of timing.

They say that only surgery can eliminate concerns about ptosis.

It's the same meaning as double eyelid surgery, but it's like changing the image.

I don't have the courage to undergo surgery easily.

 

Surgery also raises concerns about complications.

For now, we have decided to observe a bit more before determining whether to proceed with surgery, so I feel relieved for the time being.

I hope the symptoms do not progress any further beyond this point without surgery.