Posted: 11/08/06 - 00:00 Post subject: Ptosis in Infants
Hi. My baby was diagnosed with congenital ptosis and doctor told me that a surgical correction may be necessary. He said it would help prevent amblyopia. I don` like the idea of surgery and would like to hear more about treatment of ptosis in infants.
Hi. Congenital ptosis is ptosis that is present at birth, and it usually occurs as an isolated problem. Some kids with CP have abnormal eye movements, neurological disease or eyelid tumors. Surgery is the most common treatment for CP, but it depends on child`s age and the severity of the condition. Ptosis can result in lazy eye, or amblyopia, and these conditions can persist if not treated early.
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