What are the best treatments for ptosis in Singapore, and is ptosis Medisave claimable?

Doctor's Answer

Hi Karen

As mentioned by Dr Chui, there are a number of different treatments/procedures available to help a patient with ptosis and the best treatment would vary depending on many factors.

In other words, there is no 1 or 2 best treatments. It might very well be that for a particular patient, the best treatment could be one that is not that commonly used.

Ptosis operations in Singapore are done by plastic surgeons or oculoplastic surgeons (eye doctors with fellowship training in plastic surgery around the eyes), so you can consider making an appointment with one of these specialists to first confirm whether you do indeed have ptosis, and then to discuss on the most appropriate treatment plan.

Ptosis surgery is only claimable under Medisave if the droopy eyelids block your vision significantly-and this needs to be certified by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist).

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