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Drooping of the upper eyelids is known as ptosis. Ptosis is not a disease, but a symptom arising from various conditions. Ptosis can be one sided (unilateral) or affect both sides (bilateral). Ptosis can be congenital (one can be born with ptosis) or acquired (ptosis develops later in life). Homeopathic remedies for ptosis can bring improvement depending on factors like the duration of ptosis, the intensity of ptosis (mild, moderate or severe degree) and the body’s individual response. 
Ptosis arises mainly from one of the three reasons that include – a weakness of muscles involved in raising the eyelid, damage to the nerve that supplies eyelid muscles or swelling of the lid. Levator palpebrae superioris and superior tarsal are the two muscles weakness in which causes ptosis. Nerve damage affects the oculomotor nerve. If not treated well in time, ptosis may lead to amblyopia (lazy eye) or astigmatism.
Homeopathic Remedies for Ptosis
Ptosis can be treated wonderfully well with Homeopathy. However, the prescription varies. The ideal medicine is selected as per the individual symptom presentation. Homeopathy treats ptosis by strengthening the muscles of the eyelids. Some prominent medicines for ptosis include Alumina, Rhus Tox, Kali Phosphoricum, Plumbum Metallicum, Causticum, Gelsemium sempervirens, and Ledum Palustre.
Among these, Alumina and Rhus Tox are well indicated for right-sided ptosis. Kali Phosphoricum and Plumbum Metallicum are excellent for ptosis of left side. Causticum works well for ptosis arising on either side. Gelsemium Sempervirens is the ideal choice of medicine for ptosis from resulting from exhaustion. Last but not least, Ledum Palustre serves best in treating ptosis arising after injury.
Types of Ptosis
The major types of ptosis include – myogenic ptosis, neurogenic ptosis, aponeurotic ptosis, mechanical ptosis, traumatic ptosis and neurotoxic ptosis.
Myogenic ptosis arises from muscle weakness from a systemic disorder. The main causes of myogenic ptosis are myasthenia gravis, myotonic dystrophy, and oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy.
Neurogenic ptosis arises from a problem in the nerve pathway controlling movement of the eyelid muscles. The major causes for neurogenic ptosis include oculomotor nerve palsy and Horner’s syndrome.
Aponeurotic ptosis, also known as senile ptosis, is majorly seen in elderly people from overstretching of eyelid muscle.
Mechanical ptosis arises from edema or tumor of the upper eyelid.
Traumatic ptosis arises from trauma to the eyelid.
Neurotoxic ptosis is mainly caused by snake bites including cobra, kraits and taipans. Neurotoxic ptosis is a medical emergency.
Hello Dr. Sharma,
I have had third nerve palsy or neurogenic ptosis since I was young. I was born with it. I have had 3 surgeries all of which didn’t help any. I have had therapy, eye patch, anything you can think of. My left eye is normal, but my right eye always drops. I have been trying exercises. I just want my eyes straight. My grandmother is deaf, and my mom said I got it from his side of the family and it skipped a generation over to me. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you
My daughter is 1 year 7 months old and has ptosis in her left eye from last 2 months Is there any medicine to cure it earliest possible ?
Hello Doctor,
Does homeopathy work for congenital ptosis? My son was born with ptosis and is now 2 years of age. His pediatric ophthalmologist wants to operate since it’s causing astigmatism. We are trying to seek other alternatives instead. Thank you for your reply.
A woman relative, of about 45 yrs old had ptosis of both the eye lids. She underwent surgery of both the eyes at the age of about 14years and lost the eye sights of both the eyes completely. My question is , can her eye-sights be restored with the hall of homeopathic remedies now. If afermative, what medicines are to be administered?
I am Suryanarayana from Vijayawada, India suffering from ptosis for right eye. My fundus and retina and pressure in the right eye are normal. My brain MRI reveals small vessel occult disease involving pons.please help me which homeopathy is suitable for right eye. At present I am using Gelsium 30 pills.
Hello Dr . Sharma,
My Mother, Age 68 is having issue with Eyelid. People say “Ptosis or Blepharoptosis” but i am not sure with the name of Disease so describing you the symptoms.
As of now Eyelid issue occur in any one of the eyes. Some time it is in Right eyes and sometime it is in left eyes but as of now not in both eyes.
Button of eyes is having swelling as well.
She is facing this issue from March 2017 , and May and June 2017 She had done successfully Cataract operation after cataract OT her distance vision is good and near vision she is using glasses.
We consult with Eye Hospital Doctor and they said like Eyes is absolutely Ok, Might be it is a neural issue so we should consult with neurology doctor.
Please help us!!!
Regards,
Hi doctor
I am suffering from ptosis post a RTA which occurred four years back how can I get rid of it or which medicine can help me
I am suffering from miojenic ptosis . Pl tell me medicine .
I am suffering from left eye ptosis.im 32 yrs old.how and in what potency can i use these meds for treatment.i suffer from no other illness and it due to stress and tension I think i have developed this problem
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I think I am suffering from ptosis in left eye more and in right eye a little bit less.After rising from sleep I can not open my eye lids naturally and requires the help fingers. I am 65 yrs. Suffering from last one yrs.Other problems are prostate enlargement, piles, and eczema in fingers. Kindly suggest.
From: Dwipayan Biswas
My daughter is 5 years old now, she has born with left eye ptosis. I have consulted local opthalmologists and Shankar Netralaya, Kolkata also. They said it is mild so it may improve at the age of 10 or 12 otherwise it will be operated. No doubt condition is improving but still a bit left and i find improvement is stopped now.
Please tell me is there any scope to improve completely with Homeopathic medicine? If yes, please tell me the name of medicine and dose also.
Thanks & Regards
Shailendra Kr
Mob No 8986872770
I am 76 years old having Glucoma problem.I am using regularly eye drops for Glucoma. I am having problem of drooping eye lid of right side eye.I am having hypertension also for the last forty years and taking medicines regularly.Kindly advice about suitable homeopathy medicine for drooping eye lide of right side.
Dr sharma
kindly suggest me a homeopathic medicine for ptosis of left eyelid. I got operated in 1997 but it didn’t cure. Then i left my hope of its cure.
but now i m a little bit interested in trying to cure it.
It is happening with me Doctor on the right side. I have taken Homeopathic prescription but I haven’t seen any visible improvement. Suggest me what should I do now?
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I’m 39 years old, and I believe that I have Ptosis. It’s been going on for the past 8 months. I sought treatment with 4 doctors thus far, not for Ptosis but for whatever they thought is going on, and each had a different opinion and agenda. At this point this is my last hope.
Based on the reading that I’ve done regarding my issue with my left eye droopy lid it seems to me that I have Ptosis.
I just started a B12, Folic Acid, Chamomile Tea in hopes of improving my condition.
Please let me know what else can be done.
Thank you.
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Hi I have got 6gm of thus too and alumina- can i take them together? I ordered the medication only. My ptosis has gradually happened over the last two years. I didnt notice it until recently. Im getting married in august and really want level eyes before then!
Hello,
I have traumatic ptosis that began 4 months ago due to a cosmetic procedure. How can I use Ledum Palustre to treat this? Should it be ingested or applied directly?
Thank You
Respected Sir,
i am 36 years old and have left eye ptosis. the eyelid does not fold in as much as the right eyelid. Further to your article above, please let me know if the condition can be treated by the medicines stated above. also, i gather that your clinic is in Chandigarh. Can medicines be sent to Bangalore? Could you kindly mail me with advice and treament details.
I am suffering from upper lid opening after sleep , at left side more and right side a bit less. This is so for last one year
I am 65 years old male person. Please suggest proper treatment.
Respected Sir
I have drooping eyelids since childhood. My eyelids droop on constant staring, on getting tired or on feeling sleepy. It droops more in the second half of the day. This condition has worsened progressively in the last 4 years. Please help me. I am a 31 year old female.
Hi
My daughter is 3.5 months old and has dropping eye lid on her left eye how can I help her retain normal eye without surgery and at what age can I start treatment for her