Eye Health Center
Drooping Eyelids - When to Call a Health Professional
Call a health professional if:
- Your eye is painful or there is swelling extending beyond the lid margins.
- Your eyelids droop suddenly.
- Drooping eyelids interfere with your vision.
- Your eyes are dry and irritated, or your eyelids do not close completely while you are awake or asleep.
- Your eyelashes start to rub on your eyeball.
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
Last Updated:
March 15, 2007
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