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Signs that are found in people with Horner's syndrome on the affected side of the face include the following: ptosis (drooping of the upper eyelid) [3] anhidrosis (decreased sweating) [4] miosis (constriction of the pupil) [4] Enophthalmos (sinking of the eyeball into the face) [4] inability to completely close or open the eyelid [4] facial ...
Drooping eyelids [3] Downward slanting palpebral fissures (separation between upper and lower eyelids) [3] Nearsightedness [4] Epicanthal folds (skin folds of the upper eyelid covering the inner corner of the eye) [6] Blepharophimosis (bilateral ptosis with reduced size of eyelid) [6] Optic atrophy [6] Refractory errors [6]
The eyelid(s) may appear to droop. Droopy eyelids can give the face a false appearance of being fatigued, uninterested or even sinister. The eyelid may not protect the eye as effectively, allowing it to dry. Sagging upper eyelids can partially block the field of view. Obstructed vision may necessitate tilting the head backward to speak.
The Greek word blepharon means "eyelid". Spasm means "uncontrolled muscle contraction". The term blepharospasm ['blef-a-ro-spaz-m] can be applied to any abnormal blinking or eyelid tic or twitch resulting from any cause, ranging from dry eyes to Tourette's syndrome to tardive dyskinesia. The blepharospasm referred to here is officially called ...
Prosopometamorphopsia (PMO), [1] also known as demon face syndrome, [2] is a neurological disorder characterized by altered perceptions of faces. In the perception of a person with the disorder, facial features are distorted in a variety of ways including drooping, swelling, discoloration, and shifts of position.
This may be accompanied by epicanthal folds (extra fold of skin at the inner corner of the eye), ptosis (drooping of the eyelids), proptosis (bulging eyes), strabismus (inward or outward turning of the eyes), nystagmus (jerking movement of the eyes) and refractive visual errors. The nose may be small, wide, and upturned.
Other common symptoms include lack of an eyelid fold, an appearance of widely spaced eyes (telecanthus), low nose bridge and ear malformations (including cupping and incomplete development). Rare symptoms include microphthalmos (abnormally small eyes), tear ducts in the wrong location and a high-arched palate . [ 1 ]
Crutches are used to keep an eyelid from drooping due to ptosis. Individuals with ptosis who are not candidates for reparable surgery or are looking for an alternative treatment, may consider ptosis crutches. A ptosis crutch is bar that is placed along the inside of an eyewire frame that supports the drooping eyelid. [2]