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Does Diabetes Cause Swollen Eyelid Problems?
Eyelid drooping is excessive sagging of the upper eyelid.
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A drooping eyelid can stay constant, worsen over time (progressive), or come and go (intermittent). It can be one-sided or on both sides. When drooping is one-sided (unilateral), it is easy to detect by comparing the two eyelids. Drooping is more difficult to detect when it occurs on both sides, or if there is only a slight problem.
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