eyelid droop

Heavy curtain descent

Eyelid droop is a condition where one or both upper eyelids sag lower than normal, partially covering the eye.

The medical term is ptosis.

It can result from aging, nerve damage, muscle weakness, or injury.

Mild cases are cosmetic concerns; severe droop may obstruct vision: The surgeon corrected her eyelid droop to restore her field of view.

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eyelid position

eyelid droopwide-eyed

Showing naive amazement

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eye movement type

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Involuntary eyelid spasm

eye twitch · tic · muscle spasm · rapid blinking

eyelid position/state

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Showing naive amazement

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