Drooping Eyelids

When to Call a Health Professional

Call a health professional if:

• Your eye is painful or there is swelling extending beyond the lid margins.
• Your eyelids droop suddenly.
• Drooping eyelids interfere with your vision.
• Your eyes are dry and irritated, or your eyelids do not close completely while you are awake or asleep.
• Your eyelashes start to rub on your eyeball.

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Author:	Debby Golonka, MPH Carrie Henley	Last Updated: May 21, 2007
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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