Levator Dehiscence Repair

The diagnosis of ptosis indicates drooping of the upper eyelid, usually becoming progressively worse with aging.

The following WK Eye Institute doctors treat Ptosis:

• 
  Christopher L. Shelby, M.D.
  Ophthalmologist
  North, Pierremont
  ()
• 
  David D. Bryan, M.D.
  Ophthalmologist
  Pierremont
  ()
• 
  James P. Swearingen, Jr., M.D.
  Ophthalmologist
  Pierremont
  ()
• 
  Ashley Wheat Sipes, M.D.
  Ophthalmologist
  North, Pierremont
  ()
• 
  Wyche T. Coleman, III, M.D.
  Ophthalmologist
  South
  ()
• 
  John Luka, O.D.
  Optometrist
  Pierremont
  ()
• 
  Stephen W. Lewis, O.D.
  Optometrist
  North
  ()

Surgical Treatment

An outpatient surgical procedure is performed to repair the muscle that controls the movement of the upper lid. Swelling may occur after surgery, and it may take up to three months to fully heal from this procedure.

The following WK Eye Institute doctors offer this outpatient surgical procedure:

• 
  Ashley Wheat Sipes, M.D.
  Ophthalmologist
  North, Pierremont
• 
  Wyche T. Coleman, III, M.D.
  Ophthalmologist
  South