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Congenital ptosis
My one year old baby has congenital ptosis on left eye. How long should we wait for his surgery? Does the surgery relapse? Is it 100%successful and which hospital will be best for such a small baby's surgery?
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Since you know your child is suffering from congenital ptosis, you have already consulted ophthalmologist.
As a rule if ptosis not hindering with vision, surgery can wait up to 12 yrs, otherwise as early as convenient.
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Surgery depends on degree of ptosis.. usually surgery done at 6 yrs but if ptosis is of higher grade it should be done at 1 yr also.. Better to consult local Ophthalmologist..
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Dr. Seema Behl
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
34 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hi ..
If obstructing vision, immediate intervention needed.
If not, wait till child can safely be taken under GA and all.which is around 8/10 years..
Also look for any other associated congenital problems. Sometimes squint or other general problems also there.
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