Drooping of the upper eyelids, also known as Ptosis, can be very annoying and it can prevent you from being able to see properly when driving or reading, for example. There are many reasons for Ptosis such as age, certain medications and damage to the eye muscles or nerves due to injury, but fortunately, Ptosis of the eyelid can be corrected through surgery.

Ptosis is usually diagnosed by an ophthalmologist, who might also be able to find the underlying source of the condition. A full eye examination may include visual field testing, assessing visual acuity, a slit-lamp examination, and possibly also a myasthenia gravis tension test.

Ptosis treatment is only one of the speciality areas of Pari Shams. Miss Shams works as a full-time consultant ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, and she also sees patients at Croydon University Hospital and St Georges Hospital NHS Trusts. She treats a wide range of eye disorders, both functional and surgical, with a focus on boosting her patients' self-esteem.

Miss Shams has a unique clinical approach to eye diseases, and she has the skill and knowledge to provide her patients with safe, high-quality, and effective care, thanks to her international specialised training and nearly two decades of clinical experience as an eye surgeon.

When asked about Ptosis and the best treatment for the condition, Ms Shams replied by saying; "Ptosis of the eyelid can occur gradually or abruptly and dramatically. If it happens within a few days, you should always see your doctor for a precise diagnosis. However, if it occurs gradually over a lengthy period of time, chances are it is simply an indication of normal ageing.

The only successful treatment is surgical correction, but your doctor must first do a thorough evaluation to rule out any underlying problems. Some people are born with droopy eyelids, while others get them as they age or as a result of an injury. If a patient's eyesight is hampered by ptosis of the eyelid, an eyelid lifting treatment, or upper Blepharoplasty will be performed to correct the drooping.”

She went on to say that Ptosis can be surgically corrected by strengthening the eyelid muscle. In severe cases of ptosis, especially when the muscle is very weak, a 'sling' procedure may be performed to allow the muscles in the forehead to lift the eyelids.

Miss Shams' evaluation, treatment, and care will be personalised to your specific needs, whether you are seeking cosmetic or functional eye surgery. Based on every patient’s unique goal and desire, the finest surgical or non-surgical treatment choices that will create the most natural and attractive aesthetic result without compromising your comfort or eye function, will first be reviewed.

Miss Shams collaborates with a devoted team of staff members and colleagues who are equally passionate about providing comprehensive patient care to provide the best possible eyesight outcome for each patient by utilising the most recent available technology. Both Miss Shams and her team are active in additional training, in order to stay up to date on the latest breakthroughs in their field of expertise, to the benefit of her patients.

If you would like to learn more about Miss Shams and the range of treatments she provides, be sure to visit her website.

About us

Pari Shams is a cosmetic and functional eyelid surgeon that specialises in the management of eyelid, lacrimal and orbital disorders. Surgical procedures are performed at a variety of medical facilities including their practice at Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre, the Phoenix Hospital Group Outpatient Centre, The Harley Street Clinic, and Weymouth Street Hospital. Dr Shams believes in personalised healthcare where decisions are made with the patient, based on their needs and desires and she makes sure that every patient receives the care and attention that is required at every stage of their treatment. Whether you would like to have functional or cosmetic eye surgery, Dr Shams is qualified to advise you of the best surgical, or non-surgical options that will achieve the most natural and desirable aesthetic outcome, without compromising your eye function. Find out more about Pari Shams on her website at https://www.parishams.com