How Trauma Can Affect the Eyelid Muscles — and Why That Matters for Your Vision

The eyelids aren’t just cosmetic structures — they’re essential for healthy vision. Muscles in the eyelid help:

• Spread tears across the eye surface
• Protect the eye from dust and debris
• Support blinking and closure

When trauma affects these muscles, it can result in:

• Ptosis (drooping eyelid)
• Lagophthalmos (inability to close the eye completely)
• Exposure keratitis (damage from drying of the eye)

Early intervention by an eyelid trauma specialist can prevent these complications and help restore full function.