Ptosis is the medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid, a condition that may affect one or both eyes. When the edge of the upper eyelid falls, it may block the upper field of your vision. Symptoms of ptosis include difficulty keeping your eyes open, eyestrain, eyebrow aching from the increased effort needed to raise your eyelids, and fatigue - especially when reading.
Ptosis surgery usually involves tightening the levator muscle in order to elevate the eyelid to the desired position. The main goals of ptosis surgery are elevation of the upper eyelid to permit a normal visual path, a full field of vision, and symmetry with the opposite upper eyelid. Jonathan C. Lowry, M.D. is available for consultation to discuss Ptosis repair.
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Morganton Eye Physicians, PA is pleased to announce the association of Dr. Jeremy Bonkowske for the practice of Cornea and External Disease and Surgery. Dr. Bonkowske obtained his medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine and completed an internship at the University of Missouri Department of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bonkowske completed his ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest University, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Bonkowske completed a comprehensive one-year fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery at the Dean McGee Eye Center at the University of Oklahoma.
Dr. Bonkowske is now accepting patients at our Morganton, Marion, Forest City, and Shelby locations.
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