Tone The Muscles to Address Lower Lid Laxity and Impaired Blinking
What is lower lid laxity?
Lower eyelid laxity is part of the normal aging process. Sagging and malposition of the lower eyelid can be frequently seen in the elderly. Lower lid laxity affects a large number of patients and can play a significant role in creating ocular surface symptoms. Despite this, we have had very few options for addressing it effectively.
What causes lid laxity, and what are the symptoms?
As we age, our muscles weaken and are no longer able to support various areas of our skin and body like they used to. This can sometimes cause problems that require medical intervention to resolve. Eyelid laxity, or loose eyelids, is one of these problems. A condition where our eyelids lose their muscular support and become loose, turning inwards towards the eye or outwards away from the eye.
Entropion – inward turning eyelids: Entropion refers to an eyelid that is turning inward towards your eyeball. In some cases, the turning in of the eyelid may happen intermittently throughout the day rather than being permanently visible. This diagnosis is most common in men and women over the age of 60 because the eyelid can weaken with age. It is important to treat Entropion as complications could become a permanent issue, including infections, corneal abrasions, and vision loss.
Ectropion – outward turning eyelids: Ectropion refers to a condition where the eyelid loosens and turns outward away from the eye. As the inner surface of the eye is no longer protected, this condition can cause irritation, pain, and dryness. Similarly to Entropion, Ectropion is generally caused by weakened eye muscles due to age. It can also be caused by facial paralysis, known as Bell’s palsy, injury to the eyelid or a lump, cyst, or tumor on the eyelid.
What is Optilift, and how can it help?
OptiLIFT is a noninvasive device that leverages Dynamic Muscle Stimulation (DMSt™) technology to tighten the periorbital area and improve lower lid laxity. OptiLIFT stimulates the muscles with DMSt technology to tone and tighten, fighting the natural sag that comes with aging
By strengthening the muscles in the periorbital area, OptiLIFT addresses the gravitational descent of the lower lids and enhances blink dynamics
OptiLIFT is easy to use, safe, and clinically validated to address impaired blinking and lower lid laxity