According to the National Institutes of Health, drooping of the eyelid is called ptosis, and it can be from from damage to the nerve that controls the muscles of the eyelid, problems with the muscle strength (as in myasthenia gravis), or from swelling of the lid. It can worsen over time.
Surgical repair seems quite successful for this; may I ask why you are opposed to it, other than the cost? It seems like when it is affecting your vision, the surgery might be a doctor's best recommendation and insurance would cover it? Are you uninsured, perhaps?
In a case like this, you're not dealing with just "cosmetic surgery" in order to look better. You are needing to see better, and to prevent further drooping in the future.
I looked at the Eye Magic website. The product, for those who are interested, are "invisible" strips that you use to position your skin back into its natural position. I can't see how harm would come from it, but I wonder if it's truly a viable daily solution (they note that people use the strips for special occasions and photographs in addition to daily application). The cost is $1 a day -- $30 for a one-month supply -- which adds up.
I have to tell you, however, that if you order, use a credit card, so you can return the item and get your money returned if you have any dissatisfaction with the product. I always worry when I can't find a phone number or address on a web site.
Maybe some of our readers will have used this product and have an opinion. Anyone?
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Hi, Anon. Thank you for your question.
According to the National Institutes of Health, drooping of the eyelid is called ptosis, and it can be from from damage to the nerve that controls the muscles of the eyelid, problems with the muscle strength (as in myasthenia gravis), or from swelling of the lid. It can worsen over time.
Surgical repair seems quite successful for this; may I ask why you are opposed to it, other than the cost? It seems like when it is affecting your vision, the surgery might be a doctor's best recommendation and insurance would cover it? Are you uninsured, perhaps?
In a case like this, you're not dealing with just "cosmetic surgery" in order to look better. You are needing to see better, and to prevent further drooping in the future.
Here's the NIH site:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001018.htm#visualContent
I looked at the Eye Magic website. The product, for those who are interested, are "invisible" strips that you use to position your skin back into its natural position. I can't see how harm would come from it, but I wonder if it's truly a viable daily solution (they note that people use the strips for special occasions and photographs in addition to daily application). The cost is $1 a day -- $30 for a one-month supply -- which adds up.
I have to tell you, however, that if you order, use a credit card, so you can return the item and get your money returned if you have any dissatisfaction with the product. I always worry when I can't find a phone number or address on a web site.
Maybe some of our readers will have used this product and have an opinion. Anyone?
June 9, 2009 - 10:35amThis Comment
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