Upper eyelid retraction surgery – An effective method in treating congenital ptosis in children
Congenital ptosis is a common eye condition that significantly affects aesthetics and the functions of the eye if not detected and treated promptly. Children with congenital ptosis often present with one or both eyes smaller than normal right from birth. Children with ptosis do not feel pain or discomfort, but most are uncomfortable, affecting aesthetics and visual ability.
Currently, surgery is considered the most effective method to improve the condition of congenital ptosis in children. Recently, the Eye Clinic – Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital successfully performed surgery on a 12-year-old patient, L.T.Y.N, with congenital ptosis using the method of shortening the upper eyelid muscle. The shortening of the upper eyelid muscle is prioritized by doctors for cases where the lifting force in the eyelid muscle is relatively stable. During the procedure, doctors remove excess skin and shorten the eyelid muscle to elevate the eyelid higher.
Advantages of the upper eyelid muscle shortening method:
- Ensures safety, quick surgery time
- Painless, leaves no scars
- Helps improve the child’s vision
- Reduces eye diseases and complications caused by ptosis
- After surgery, the child will have larger, rounder eyes that are more harmonious and proportionate with their face.
Congenital ptosis is a condition that requires timely treatment; otherwise, it can lead to unpredictable complications. When noticing any abnormal signs in the eyes, parents should take the child to medical facilities for examination and treatment by a doctor. With a team of experienced medical professionals and a modern system of equipment, parents can be completely assured when bringing their child for examination and treatment at the hospital’s Eye Clinic. Parents in need, please contact the hotline: 0225.385.9999 for detailed consultation and to schedule an examination and treatment!
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