Systemic Conditions, Lifestyle & Induced Causes
Long-term diabetes can affect the nerves supplying the eyes and eyelids and cause ptosis.
Fatigue, lack of sleep and eye strain can lead to baggy eyes and baggy eyelids and give the impression of droopy eyes.
Fluid retention and allergies, even if angioedema is not present, can also contribute to droopy eyes but does not cause ptosis.
Previous eye surgery ptosis may occur as a complication following cataract surgery.
Over-exposure to the sun
Alcohol abuse
Smoking
Poor nutrition
Hereditary factors
Facial palsy which may be accompanied by a facial droop.