Description

This image illustrates Stage III ptosis, the most severe form of upper eyelid drooping. One of the upper eyelids is nearly or completely covering the pupil, significantly impairing vision and often leading the patient to adopt compensatory behaviors, such as raising the eyebrow or tilting the head. The asymmetry between the two eyes is pronounced, with the affected eye exhibiting a minimal or absent palpebral fissure. This stage often reflects marked or total dysfunction of the levator palpebrae superioris muscle and may result from congenital conditions, oculomotor nerve palsy, or advanced myogenic or aponeurotic causes. Surgical correction is typically necessary for visual rehabilitation.