Are there any non-surgical treatments for ptosis like exercises or other options and if surgery is the only way how much does it usually cost

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Mild ptosis may improve with special glasses or eye exercises but results are limited; surgery is most effective, costing ‚Çπ20k‚Äì‚Çπ60k depending on hospital and surgeon.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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