These are not sleepy eyes, but a weakness of the eyelids


In bilateral ptosis, both the upper eyelid starts to droop, mostly due to a muscle weakness in the elderly. — Photos: DR KALA SUMUGAM

Cataracts are a common condition when you get older, but unbeknownst to many, there are also other eye conditions that affect the elderly.

According to The National Eye Survey III, more than 160,000 Malaysians aged 50 and above suffer from low vision, with 8% blind due to cataract, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

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Eyes , ptosis , entropion , ectropion , senior health

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