👉 Blepharoptosis, also known as blepharitis or blepharophagia, is a condition characterized by a recurrent inflammation of the eyelids and the skin around them. It can be caused by an allergic reaction to certain substances, such as dust mites, mold, or pollen, or by infection. Blepharoptosis typically affects one side of the face more than the other due to the varying size and shape of the eyelid. It is often accompanied