Care Guides

Extend your patient experience at Duke Eye Center with the information in these articles.

• Ptosis of the Upper Eyelid
  A droopy upper eyelid is called "ptosis." It may affect one eye or both eyes. Ptosis may be congenital (present at or shortly after birth), or it may develop later in life.
• Entropion and Ectropion of the Lower Eyelid
  Descriptions of entropion and ectropion of the lower eyelid, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.
• The Tearing Eye
  Blockage of the tear-drainage system can be congenital or acquired later in life. The condition may resolve over several months with mild treatment, or, if infection occurs, surgery may be needed.
• Eyelid Cancers
  Skin cancers often involve the eyelids or adjacent face. Usually they appear as painless elevations or nodules, most commonly on the lower eyelids or at the corner of the lids near the nose.
• Blepharoplasty
  Blepharoplasty is surgery to improve the appearance of the eyelid.