When is the best time to have surgery for droopy eyelids in children?

Ptosis in children is basically caused by genetics, which means it is congenital. When you find out that your child has ptosis, you will definitely be very anxious, but the child is young and you certainly cannot perform surgery for treatment when you find out. So you are very concerned about the best time to perform the surgery. So, when is the best time to undergo surgery for ptosis in children? Let’s take a closer look below.

The phenomenon of ptosis of the upper eyelids in young children is mostly caused by congenital factors. The best time to treat congenital ptosis of the upper eyelids is different in different situations. The general situation is as follows:

1. Generally, it is better for children with mild or moderate ptosis to undergo surgery after they are 2-5 years old (on the basis of not affecting their normal life and study);

2. Severe ptosis can be treated with surgery at around 1 year old (it has already affected normal life and study);

3. If ptosis blocks the pupil and affects vision, surgery can be performed before the age of 2. Of course, this should be determined based on individual differences;

4. Considering that today’s young children have a wider range of contacts and develop psychologically faster, surgery can also be performed in advance. For those with acquired ptosis and after the cause is identified and the condition is stable for 6 to 12 months, surgery can be considered. The surgical incision is buried in the folds of the double eyelids and is generally not visible. Double eyelids are formed after the operation and the early eyelids are not fully closed, which can usually close automatically after 6 months.

The above is an introduction to when is the best time to undergo surgery for ptosis in children. I hope it will be helpful to parents. When a child suffers from ptosis, parents should not be too anxious. They can go to a regular hospital and perform surgery under the guidance of a doctor according to the child's condition. The earlier the surgery, the better. This must be taken seriously.