Ophthalmology

Blepharoptosis is a condition in which the eyelids droop, making it difficult to see. If you've been told that your eyes have gotten smaller as you get older, or that you're always sleeping, you may have blepharoptosis.

When the eyelids droop, the field of vision is narrowed and it becomes difficult to see above. In addition, because it is difficult to see, you may have to use your forehead to lift your eyelids or lift your chin to see things, which may cause stiff shoulders and muscle tension headaches.

The function of the eyelashes is mainly to grow densely around the eyes and to prevent foreign objects from entering the eyes. If your eyelashes are oriented correctly, they will do their job and protect your eyes. However, sometimes it grows like a sting toward the inside of the eye. When this happens, it causes a prickly irritation to the eyes and sometimes damages the black eye (cornea).

There are two main types of stye. They are chalazion and hordeolum.

A chalazion is simply a type of stye filled with fat. Inside the eyelids, there are secretory glands called “meibomian glands” that secrete important fat to protect the eyes from dryness. When it becomes clogged, oil accumulates and causes swelling.

Another type of hordeolum is inflammation caused by bacteria entering a secretory gland other than the meibomian gland. It is a disease in which this ubiquitous bacteria causes inflammation when the body's resistance is weakened or when the eyes are rubbed with dirty hands.