LASIK and other corneal refractive procedures (PRK, RK) have popularized to the point that most people either know someone who's had the procedure, or have had the procedure themselves. For the most part these procedures are successful and life-changing in the positive direction, reducing or eliminating the dependence on glasses or contact lenses for vision. However, about three percent suffer from visual complications that are not regarded as official "complications", but can be life-altering in a negative way.

With aging, many individuals contemplate the concept of eye lift surgery. With the cost for surgery continuing to increase, as the number of baby boomers reaching 40’s and 50’s, seeking an alternative approach to eye lift surgery may be the best approach. Understanding the basic preventative measures required to prevent eye lid drooping, the disadvantages to eye lift surgery and the alternative options will aide the consumer in making the best informed decision.