In Pursuit of Excellence: Gleaning Lessons from the Evolution of Ptosis Surgery

The techniques for the correction of ptosis continue to evolve to become a scientific art with deeper understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the upper lid better. The most established methods are currently external approach levator resection and Muller’s muscle conjunctival resection. The purpose of this article is to revisit the evolution of ptosis repair techniques, with special emphasis on posterior approach ptosis surgery.