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Eyelid Drooping (Ptosis)

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Eyelid Drooping (Ptosis)

ID 81

The upper eyelid droops to a lower position than it normally would be in. The condition may worsen after being awake longer as the muscles will tire.

Symptom classification

Body areaEyes
Body areaHead

Conditions linked to this sign/symptom

16

Drugs where this is listed as a side effect

2