Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Ptosis

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Ptosis is a drooping of the upper or lower eyelid, which happens when the muscles of the eyelid are not strong enough to work the eyelid properly. Aging can cause these muscles to deteriorate, but some people are born with the condition. Other factors like trauma and inflammation can cause ptosis as can a condition like Horner syndrome, an interruption of the facial nerve that leads to the brain.

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…
Neurosurgery
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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…
Ophthalmology
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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.
Oculo-Plastics Program
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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.
Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service