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Blooshot eye from ptosis?
Can you have a bloodshot eye from a droopy eyelid?
My husband is waiting for the results of several bloodtests to see what is causing his droopy eyelid,but the eye is also bloodshot.
My husband is waiting for the results of several bloodtests to see what is causing his droopy eyelid,but the eye is also bloodshot.
Hi histroybuff24.
His condition is called blepharoptosis which could have various causes.
The left eye is usually more prone to this.
Since clinical examination was not enough (most causes are determined with just clinical examination) lab and or imaging testing is required to determine the exact cause.
Blood tests are usually done to rule out underlying infectious conditions or Myasthenia Gravis, an A/I disease . If it is the ocular type vs the systemic type it affects the eyes and if it is the systemic type, it may affect the eyes first and other areas with small muscles, before moving to larger muscle groups.
I have the feeling that his doctor is suspecting MG as a likely cause,
however, should this be indeed his suspicion, be forewarned that not all patients have detectable levels of antibodies associated with MG AND there are a lot of false negative results.
MG has also been associated with Thyroid disease, Thymomas and other A/I diseases,which you may consider having checked, if you want to be thorough with this investigation..
In some cases Blepharoptosis may resolve completely on its own within a few weeks, without any intervention or treatment, but I think it is very uncommon.
I hope you get the right answers for your husband's condition and get it resolved soon!
Please note that this is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.
Best wishes.
Niko
His condition is called blepharoptosis which could have various causes.
The left eye is usually more prone to this.
Since clinical examination was not enough (most causes are determined with just clinical examination) lab and or imaging testing is required to determine the exact cause.
Blood tests are usually done to rule out underlying infectious conditions or Myasthenia Gravis, an A/I disease . If it is the ocular type vs the systemic type it affects the eyes and if it is the systemic type, it may affect the eyes first and other areas with small muscles, before moving to larger muscle groups.
I have the feeling that his doctor is suspecting MG as a likely cause,
however, should this be indeed his suspicion, be forewarned that not all patients have detectable levels of antibodies associated with MG AND there are a lot of false negative results.
MG has also been associated with Thyroid disease, Thymomas and other A/I diseases,which you may consider having checked, if you want to be thorough with this investigation..
In some cases Blepharoptosis may resolve completely on its own within a few weeks, without any intervention or treatment, but I think it is very uncommon.
I hope you get the right answers for your husband's condition and get it resolved soon!
Please note that this is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.
Best wishes.
Niko
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