Common cases in ptosis
(click the pictures or the conditions for case descriptions and questions)

Please refer to ptosis examination on assessment of the lid functions
Always remember to:
  • examine the pupil sizes
  • consider myasthenia gravis in your differential diagnosis.
The following are common ptosis cases, some conditions with ptosis
such as chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia are included in
ocular motility section.
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