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Research Article: The Prevalence and Severity of Acquired Blepharoptosis in US Eye Care Clinic Patients and Their Receptivity to Treatment

Date Published: 2024-01-10

Introduction:
Blepharoptosis, or ptosis, is a common disorder encountered in both optometric and ophthalmic practice. It is an abnormal drooping of the upper eyelid margin with the eye in primary gaze and can be unilateral or bilateral. Acquired ptosis, the predominant form of ptosis, typically appears later in life and is usually caused by aging, eye surgery, or disease affecting the levator muscle or its nerve. The reported prevalence of ptosis ranges from .% to .% in adults, but data on the incidence or prevalence of ptosis…

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