Ptosis is when the upper eyelid droops over the eye. The eyelid may droop just a little, or so much that it covers the pupil (the black dot at the center of your eye that lets light in). Ptosis can limit or even completely block normal vision. Children and adults can have ptosis. Fortunately, this condition can be treated to improve vision as well as appearance.

This request usually follows orbit examination of a patient with thyroid eye disease. The aim is to look for signs of hyperthyroidism and less commonly hypothyroidism.

Eye tests are important for the detection of many common eye infections and diseases. Eyes are also an important indicator to detect chronic systemic diseases like Hypertension and Diabetes.  Must after maxillofacial trauma to rule out any near and late complications emerging for the eyes. 2. There are two perspectives for examining the eyes : 1. Ophthalmic Perspective – because eyes are prone to many infections, diseases and conditions. 2. Maxillofacial Perspective – because the eyes and the orbit forms an integral component of facial and mid-facial fractures and trauma.

To avoid pupil constriction while accommodating, ask to the patient to fix on a distant object throughout your examination. Look for equal pupil sizes, and check again with the lights off. Anisocoria is not a feature of an afferent defect. They dilate again after the light is removed.

Examination of a patient with post-enucleation socket syndrome.