La ptosis (u ojo vago) es una caída del párpado superior o inferior, que ocurre cuando los músculos del párpado no son lo suficientemente fuertes para trabajar el párpado correctamente. El envejecimiento puede hacer que estos músculos se deterioren, pero algunas personas nacen con esta afección. Otros factores como el trauma y la inflamación pueden causar ptosis al igual que una condición como el síndrome de Horner, una interrupción del nervio facial que conduce al cerebro.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Neurosurgery
We provide comprehensive surgical treatment of the spine for trauma, degenerative conditions, congenital problems, and more. Our surgeons are experts in less invasive surgical tec…
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Ophthalmology
Boston University Eye Associates offers routine eye examinations as well as a wide array of diagnostic evaluations and treatments for patients of all ages with eye conditions that…
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Oculo-Plastics Program
Our team specializes in these types of procedures and therefore can provide a customized approach that takes eye health, vision benefits, and appearance into account.
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Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service
Our Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service offers a wide array of evaluations and treatments for eye conditions, including surgical treatment.