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Ptosis

Ptosis refers to a drooping upper eyelid. It happens when the muscles raising the eyelid are weak, and it can be caused by some diseases, injury, or genetics. In children, ptosis can lead to the ‘lazy eye’ syndrome, and it needs to be corrected with surgery.

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