Ptosis - Men 70's Before & After Case 144

This patient in his 70s presented with severe droopy upper eyelids, associated with muscle dystrophy. 

On evaluation, Dr. Phan noted minimal levator muscle function and only 3-mm of eye opening on each side. Dr. Phan recommended bilateral external ptosis repair. This involved making Incisions in the eyelid creases, removing a segment of the levator muscles and placing three internal sutures in the muscles to tighten them. The tighter levator muscles could now contract more strongly and function as they should, lifting the eyelids up to a normal height. 

Patient, pictured here 2-months post bilateral external ptosis repair, demonstrated, wider, opened eyes. Patient looked awake and engaging again.