1002 E. South Temple

Suite 308

Salt Lake City

UT 84102 


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877-844-FACE(3223)

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Our eyelids are crucial for the protection of the eyes and abnormalities of contour, strength, or position can dramatically affect ocular comfort and vision. Ptosis is a condition where the eyelids are droopy due to abnormalities of the internal eyelid structures. Entropion (ectropion) is a condition where the eyelid turns in (out). Eyelid laxity can cause them to turn out, turn in, or even completely flip inside-out. Eyelids can also retract and incompletely close during blinking or during sleep causing chronic exposure of the eye. This is just a brief description of eyelid malposition disorders that can have a multitude of underlying causes. Fortunately, oculofacial plastic surgeons best understand the underlying anatomy and causes of these problems enabling us to restore the eyelids to their proper location, tone, and contour to the eye.