Atlas of Ophthalmology

Ptosis, Myogenic

Ptosis, Myogenic
In myogenic ptosis there is dysfunction of the striated levator muscle. This is most commonly a congenital myopathy, seen at or shortly after birth. In adults, this can result from diseases such as chronic progressive external ophthalmoplagia or myotonic dystrophy.
Jonathan, Dutton, M.D., USA, M.D., Chapel Hill NC
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