Sagging Eyelid

Over the last four months my right eyelid has been sagging or "heavy". I woke up one morning about four months ago and noticed it was puffy and it stayed that way for a few days. Ever since it has been puffing up on and off, more frequently. I sometimes use drops to get rid of "red eye" but I've stopped and it still comes back. I don't know if it's permanent or an allergy or what. It feels dry and itchy but that could be because I mess with it occassionally out of frustration (I know that doesn't help but I can't help it). I researched it on the internet and saw that it could be a weak eye muscle and that wearing an eye patch on my non heavy eye could help solve the problem. I'm not sure what to do and it's really bothering me, help please!

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

DO not under any circumstance patch your eye. see an Eye MD ophthalmologist. Find an Eye MD at www.aao.org

JCH MD