Popular Indian and Bollywood actor Zeenat Aman revealed about undergoing surgery for ptosis, an eye condition that she has suffered from over the last few decades. But what is ptosis? With a focus on the condition that causes the upper eyelid to droop, mid-day.com spoke to Mumbai ophthalmologists to understand the causes, effects, and treatment
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Key Highlights
- Ptosis is known as the drooping of the upper eyelid
- Drooping eyelids that can obstruct the field of vision are one of the main symptoms
- Ptosis can cause problems when you drive, read, or even walk up and down stairs
Earlier this week, Bollywood actor Zeenat Aman revealed how she was dealing with an eye condition called ptosis due to an injury that she suffered many decades ago. In the post on social media, the actress says the injury damaged the muscles around her right eye. She continues, “Over the years, it has caused my eyelid to droop further and further. And a few years ago, it became so acute that it began to obstruct my vision.”