Congenital (Inherited) Causes:
• Developmenta

l Disorder of the Eyelid Muscles
• GeneticFactors

Acquired Causes:
• Age-Related (Involutional Ptosis):
• Traumatic Causes:
◦ Injuries

Neurological Causes:
• Third Nerve Palsy (Oculomotor Nerve Palsy):
• Muscular Disorders:
◦ Myasthenia Gravis:
◦ Muscular Dystrophies:

Surgical and Medical Interventions:
• Cataract or Eye Surgeries:

Structures around the eye may be affected.
• Prolonged Contact Lens Use: Can lead to stretching of the levator muscle.

Tumors or Masses:
• Masses Around the Eye Area