What is floppy eyelid syndrome?
Floppy eyelid syndrome is characterized as flaccid upper lids that can be easily everted or turned inside out. The floppiness of the eyelid may lead to irritation, dryness, and a burning sensation in the eye.
How do members experience floppy eyelid syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with floppy eyelid syndrome*
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for floppy eyelid syndrome*
Who has floppy eyelid syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 7 |