WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — Examining the pupil and performing motility checks are key for effectively managing patients with ptosis and catching underlying conditions, according to a speaker at Hawaiian Eye 2026.
“When you think about the eyelid, and ptosis in general, the eyelid always runs with two friends: The pupil and the extraocular muscles,” Andrew R. Harrison, MD, said. “When you see a patient with an eyelid problem, a ptosis, you need to think about these two as well.”
In patients with ptosis, a large pupil may be a sign of third nerve palsy, Harrison said. These patients should immediately be