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'''Ptosis''' is the [[paralysis]] of the [[muscle]]s of the [[eyelid]]. It is commonly called '''droopy eyelids'''. The paralysis can be caused in various ways, including congenitally or from a stroke. One of the [[surgical procedure]]s that can partially correct ptosis is called a [[frontalis lift]], where the eyelids are connected by [[fascia]] ties to the [[frontalis]] muscles (the muscles in the [[forehead]]).

'''Ptosis''' can be associated with muscle paralysis due to a [[stroke]].

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