Reversal of floppy eyelid syndrome with treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea

PURPOSE: To describe the beneficial effects of treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea on the symptoms and signs of floppy eyelid syndrome. METHOD: A case of sleep apnoea with associated floppy eyelid syndrome is reported. RESULTS: A 32-year-old man presented with left floppy eyelid syndrome and a known diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea. He underwent treatment for 4 years with continuous positive airways pressure by mask during sleep and the symptoms and signs of his floppy eyelid syndrome disappeared. CONCLUSION: Treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea may reverse the changes of floppy eyelid syndrome.