Have a numb eyelid what is this?

Ptosis

*Drooping of the upper eyelid*

Causes:

* Third nerve palsy

* Myasthenia gravis

* Horner syndrome

* Local trauma (e.g., black eye)

* Blepharitis

* Stye

* Chalazion

* Contact dermatitis

* Allergic reaction

* Thyroid eye disease

* Diabetes

* Stroke

* Brain tumor

Symptoms:

* Drooping of the upper eyelid

* Difficulty opening the eye

* Blurred vision

* Double vision

* Eye pain

* Headache

Treatment:

* Treatment depends on the underlying cause.

Prognosis:

* The prognosis for ptosis is generally good. Most cases can be treated successfully.