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...es and is often due to aging, but can also be present at birth (congenital ptosis). ...tosis" is derived from the Greek words "blepharon," meaning "eyelid," and "ptosis," meaning "falling."

== Ptosis (eyelid) == ...s''', is a condition characterized by the drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. The condition can affect one or both eyes and is often due to aging, but c

...ome include [[Congenital Ptosis|congenital ptosis]] (drooping of the upper eyelid), [[Strabismus|strabismus]] (misalignment of the eyes), and [[Facial Paraly ...yndrome is symptomatic and supportive. This may include surgery to correct eyelid drooping and eye misalignment, as well as speech and physical therapy to he

...ved from Latin, with "levator" meaning "lifter", "palpebrae" referring to "eyelid", and "superioris" indicating "upper". ...the optic canal. It descends forward to insert into the skin of the upper eyelid, as well as the superior tarsal plate. It is innervated by the superior div

...ner corner. This condition is commonly associated with [[Blepharophimosis, ptosis, and epicanthus inversus syndrome]] (BPES) and [[Down syndrome]]. ...he condition where the fold of skin is inverted, stretching from the lower eyelid to the inner corner of the eye.

...rm "blepharophimosis" is derived from the Greek words "blepharon" meaning "eyelid" and "phimosis" meaning "muzzling" or "constriction". ...the upper eyelid), [[epicanthus inversus]] (a fold of skin from the lower eyelid covering the inner corner of the eye), and [[telecanthus]] (increased dista

...-BOW-witz sin-drome) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by multiple congenital anomalies, cognitive delay, growth failure, and an increased risk of malign ...ead size), [[micrognathia]] (small jaw), [[ptosis]] (drooping of the upper eyelid), [[cryptorchidism]] (undescended testes in males), and [[hypotonia]] (low

...: /braʊnz ˈsɪndroʊm/) is a rare [[eye disorder]] that is present at birth (congenital). The condition is named after the American ophthalmologist, Dr. Harold W. ...s]] (misalignment of the eyes), and mild [[ptosis]] (drooping of the upper eyelid).

Anophthalmos is a rare congenital condition characterized by the absence of one or both eyes. It is often ass * '''[[Congenital Anophthalmos]]''': This is when the condition is present at birth. It can b

...otor Nerve Palsy can include [[diplopia|double vision]], [[ptosis|drooping eyelid]], and [[mydriasis|dilated pupil]] that does not react to light. The affect ...causes of Oculomotor Nerve Palsy can be divided into [[congenital disorder|congenital]] and acquired. Acquired causes can be further divided into [[microvascular

...s reasons such as facial nerve palsy, trauma, surgery, or it can also be a congenital condition. * [[Ptosis]]: A drooping or falling of the upper or lower eyelid.

* [[Congenital]] - present or existing at the time of birth ...inside of the eyelid that produces a fluid that lubricates the cornea and eyelid