02 Jun What If Your Drooping Eyelid Is Not Fatigue but Ptosis
Article summary You have noticed over the past few months that one of your eyelids appears lower than the other. People around you say you look tired, even first thing in the morning. Without thinking, you tilt your chin upward to see the screen or the road more clearly. This subtle discomfort may not simply be fatigue, but a drooping eyelid — known medically as ptosis — meaning an abnormal lowering of the upper eyelid. Distinguishing a true eyelid droop from passing tiredness makes all the difference, as certain forms require prompt ophthalmological assessment. This article guides you through recognising the signs, understanding the causes and knowing when to seek advice. Ptosis or eye fatigue: how to tell the difference The distinction rests on one straightforward criterion. Eye fatigue eases after a good night's sleep, a screen break or a few minutes with your eyes closed. Ptosis, on the other hand, persists at rest. If your eyelid remains low in the morning, after a nap or following a quiet day, the possibility of a true eyelid droop becomes a serious consideration. An anatomical reference point helps to objectify the situation. According to the recommendations of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, an asymmetry greater than...
