Droopy eyelids, or ptosis, can affect more than just your appearance—they may also obstruct vision, especially in older adults. In this video, Dr. David Kostick, a leading oculoplastic surgeon at Florida Eye Specialists in Jacksonville, Florida, discusses the underlying causes and treatment options for droopy eyelids. With extensive training in oculoplastics and reconstructive eye surgery, Dr. Kostick explains how conditions like ptosis, dermatochalasis, or muscle weakness can lead to functional and cosmetic concerns.
The video details minimally invasive surgical options designed to lift and support the eyelid, restoring clearer vision and a more youthful look. Patients will learn how oculoplastic surgery is tailored to their unique needs and how recovery typically proceeds.
If you’ve noticed changes in your eyelids that interfere with your daily life or appearance, Florida Eye Specialists provides trusted care from fellowship-trained oculoplastic specialists.
Video Transcript
Droopy eyelids, especially in the upper lids, are a common problem that we see, and they result from three different things: the eyebrow position, excess skin of the upper lids, and actual weakness of the muscle of the eyelid that affects the height of the eyelid. So depending upon the individual, all three — or just one — of those may need to be corrected so the patient can get the results they desire. Each one of those options — the brow, the excess skin, the eyelid muscle — has different surgical procedures. For the brow area, there are basically three different ways we can do it: one starting up in the scalp or forehead area, one going underneath the brow, and one a direct eyebrow lift right above, or sometimes just on the corner. For the excess skin of the upper lids, that’s usually just what it sounds like — we go through a little crease incision, removing the excess skin. And then for addressing the weakness of the muscle, we can usually do it underneath the eyelid, and sometimes we have to go through the skin on the front surface of the eyelid.
