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NASCAR STREET CLOSURES

Due to the NASCAR Chicago Street Race on July 5 - 6, and related events, there will be rolling street closures and traffic congestion June 19 - July 7.

Before your appointment, check the NASCAR website for the latest street closures. Bus routes may be affected. For current CTA and Metra schedules, visit TransitChicago and Metra. Navigation apps like Waze and Google Maps will reflect real-time closures

Please allow extra travel time. All hospital parking garages will remain open, though alternate routes may be needed.

Lurie Children’s Home Specialties & Conditions Droopy Eyelid (Ptosis)
Condition

Droopy Eyelid (Ptosis)

Specialty

What are the types/causes of ptosis? 

  • Congenital - a droopy eyelid that is present from birth. The muscle which raises the eyelid did not develop normally. 
  • Acquired - a droopy eyelid that presents after birth. The muscle which raises the eyelid becomes stretched and so is less effective. 

What is the treatment for ptosis?

Definitive treatment for a droopy eyelid usually requires surgery. Timing of surgery depends on how droopy the eyelid is and your child’s age. In infants and toddlers, if the droopy eyelid is not causing problems with your child’s vision, then surgery may be deferred until your child is grade school or a teenager.  


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