Low-lying upper eyelids can make your eyes look tired and may interfere with your vision. Upneeq is a prescription option for adults with acquired blepharoptosis, often called acquired ptosis. Before deciding whether eye drops are appropriate, the first step is finding out why the eyelid is drooping.
What Is Upneeq?
Upneeq contains oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, 0.1%. It acts on a muscle involved in raising the upper eyelid. Its effect is temporary; it does not remove excess eyelid skin or replace an evaluation for an underlying eye condition. The Upneeq prescribing information describes its approved use in adults with acquired ptosis.
Droopy Eyelids and Hooded Eyes Are Different
Ptosis refers to the position of the eyelid edge. Hooding involves excess skin above the eye, and a low brow can also contribute to a heavy appearance. These concerns can occur together, but they do not necessarily respond to the same treatment. The American Academy of Ophthalmology’s overview of acquired ptosis explains how eyelid position can affect the visual field.
Bring up difficulties with reading, driving, or keeping your eyes comfortably open. Tell the clinician when the change started, whether it affects one or both eyes, and whether it varies during the day. Sudden eyelid drooping, especially with double vision, severe headache, or weakness, needs urgent medical assessment.
What Should You Know Before Using the Drops?
Tell your prescriber about eye disease, heart or blood-pressure conditions, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and all medicines and eye drops you use. Possible side effects include dry eye, redness, irritation, blurred vision, and headache. Eye pain with redness, blurred vision, or light sensitivity requires immediate medical care.
Follow your prescription and the product instructions. The label directs users to remove contact lenses before applying the drops and wait 15 minutes before reinserting them. Do not substitute a nasal spray or another oxymetazoline product for the prescribed eye medication.
Questions to Bring to Your Consultation
- Is my concern caused by ptosis, excess skin, brow position, or a combination?
- Do I need an eye specialist’s examination before considering treatment?
- What change is realistic for my eyelids, and how will we assess it?
- What are the ongoing cost, follow-up plan, and alternatives?
If your concern also involves under-eye hollows, our under-eye rejuvenation page addresses a separate treatment area; it is not a treatment for ptosis. Contact Luxura Med Spa to discuss an appropriate next step for your concerns.
