Glasses with built-in eyelid crutches — a small mechanical support that rests gently against the upper eyelid, holding it open so you can see clearly throughout the day. Non-surgical. Adults and children. Available with prescription.
Eyelid crutch glasses are ordinary-looking eyewear frames fitted with a small, precision-engineered support — the eyelid crutch — that rests gently against the upper eyelid. As you wear the glasses, the crutch quietly holds the eyelid in an open position, giving you a clear, unobstructed field of vision throughout the day.
The term eyelid crutches and ptosis crutch glasses refer to the same product. The crutch is the mechanism; the glasses are the frame that holds it in place. ARTView is one of the very few specialist brands manufacturing these frames in a range of styles suitable for everyday wear.
A small support arm — typically made from lightweight metal or rigid polymer — is mounted to the inner upper rim of the frame. It rests against the eyelid to assist it open.
People with ptosis (drooping eyelid) — whether from birth, age-related muscle weakness, nerve conditions, or post-surgical effects — use eyelid crutch glasses to manage the condition without surgery.
Most users adjust within a few days. The crutch is designed to apply gentle, consistent support rather than pressure. Many wearers report forgetting they have it on after the first week.
All ARTView frames come with the eyelid crutch mechanism installed. Choose by frame shape and size to suit your face and personal style.
Classic rectangle full frame — clean professional look for daily wear. 50+ reviews. One of our most trusted eyelid crutch frames.
Bold wide frame with generous lens coverage. Ideal for larger face shapes or where more significant eyelid support is needed.
Engineered for maximum lift support — the crutch geometry is calibrated for consistent eyelid assistance throughout the day, especially for more significant drooping.
Yes — both terms describe the same device. Eyelid crutch is commonly used in English-speaking Western markets; ptosis crutch is used more widely in medical and Indian contexts. The product is identical.
Yes. All ARTView eyelid crutch frames can be fitted with prescription lenses — single vision or bifocal. You provide your prescription at the time of order and the lenses are fitted before dispatch.
Yes. ARTView makes eyelid crutch glasses for children. Paediatric ptosis is a recognised condition and children benefit from non-surgical management while other options are evaluated. See our kids range.
Most users adapt within 3–7 days. The crutch is a light, consistent support — not a clamp. Some users feel mild awareness in the first few days, which typically fades as the eyelid and brow muscles adjust.
Yes, they are designed for full-day wear. Many users put them on first thing in the morning and remove them only at bedtime. They are safe to wear for extended periods.
No referral is needed to order. If you want prescription lenses, you will need your optical prescription. For plain lenses (no power), no prescription is required.