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Children With Drooping Eyelids More Likely to Have ADHD
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In Short: A new study links congenital ptosis to a higher risk of ADHD.
A new study involving over 850 children has found that those born with a drooping eyelid, known as congenital ptosis, are nearly three times more likely to have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) compared to the general population.
The research, which identified 18% of children with ptosis as having ADHD, compared to a 5.6% to 7.6% rate in the general population, highlights a significant correlation between the two conditions.
While the study establishes a link between ptosis and ADHD, it does not prove causation. Researchers noted that the risk was particularly elevated among boys, children diagnosed with ptosis after age one, those who had ptosis surgery, and those with residual eyelid drooping post-surgery.
The study's authors emphasized the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, suggesting that paediatric ophthalmologists, oculoplastic surgeons, paediatric neurologists, and psychologists should work together to ensure timely correction of ptosis while monitoring for signs of ADHD.
However, the study's reliance on medical records to identify ADHD cases may have led to an underestimation of the condition's prevalence, as it could have missed children with milder symptoms or those who were never formally diagnosed.
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