Ptosis and dacryoadenitis following COVID.

This article discusses a case of ptosis and dacryoadenitis in a patient who had recovered from COVID-19. Ptosis is the drooping of the upper eyelids and can have various causes, including neurogenic, myogenic, mechanical, and traumatic factors. The patient in this case had a history of diabetes and COVID-19, which prompted the suspicion of mucormycosis, a life-threatening fungal infection. However, further examination and imaging revealed a diagnosis of dacryoadenitis, inflammation of the lacrimal gland. The article emphasizes the importance of early detection, referral, and appropriate management in cases like this. [Extracted from the article]