Drooping Upper Eyelid / Ptosis

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In evaluating the upper eyelids, in addition to evaluating for the presence of excess eyelid skin (dermatochalasis) and the position of the eyebrow, it is important to also assess the position of the eyelid itself. Many patients with time will develop a lowering of the upper eyelid position as a result of weakening of the associated eyelid elevation muscle and attachments. This condition is known as eyelid ptosis. Eyelid ptosis can often impair a patient’s peripheral vision or in very severe cases even their central vision. Eyelid ptosis often co-exists with dermatochalasis and brow ptosis and often all three components need to be evaluated and addressed in order to obtain the best results. It is important to understand that the primary goal of eyelid ptosis repair and any additional functional upper eyelid surgery is to improve the visual function of the eye and less so to improve the aesthetic appearance of the face.

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The Marion Eye Clinic

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location:

40 E. Medical Court
Marion, NC 28752
Phone: (828) 652-1000 • Fax: (828) 652-7170

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Morganton Eye Physicians, PA & Surgery Center

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Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Weekend hours are subject to change. Please call to confirm hours of operation.

Location:

335 East Parker Road
Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: (828) 433-1000 • Fax: (828) 433-6274

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The Forest City Eye Clinic

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location:

640 Oak Street
Forest City, NC 28043
Phone: (828) 245-5550 • Fax: (828) 245-0551

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The Cleveland Eye Clinic & Eye Surgery Center

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Location:

1622 East Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28150
Phone: (704) 482-2020 • Fax: (704) 482-7707

After Hours Emergency Number:

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Surgery Center of Morganton Eye Physicians

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location:

335 E. Parker Rd
Morganton, NC 28655
Phone: (828) 433-1000

After Hours Emergency Number:

(800) 222-3335
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Eye Surgery Center of Shelby

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location:

1622 E Marion St
Shelby NC 28150
Phone: (704) 482-2020

After Hours Emergency Number:

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