Cindy Crawford Reveals Decade-Long Battle with Drooping Eyelids

Supermodel Cindy Crawford has disclosed a decade-long battle with blepharoptosis, a condition causing drooping eyelids that can sometimes impair vision. The 60-year-old shared in a recent interview with People magazine that the condition began subtly around the time she turned 50.

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I remember it probably started 10 years ago, after I turned 50.

Crawford recalled instances where early morning photoshoots posed challenges, as her "face doesn't wake up until 9:00 AM." She noticed her eyes appeared less vibrant during filming and photography sessions. Makeup artists frequently had to manually lift her eyelids to achieve the desired look.

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You can wake me up whenever you want, but my face doesn't wake up until 9:00 AM, so just don't plan any close-up shots.

Approximately two years ago, Crawford learned about prescription eye drops as a potential treatment. "My dermatologist told me about eye drops as something that can help the eyes look a little more open and alert. So I tried it," she explained. She now uses these drops daily, typically around 9:30 AM, describing them as "one of those little things we can do to feel like the best version of ourselves."

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My dermatologist told me about eye drops as something that can help the eyes look a little more open and alert. So I tried it.

While acknowledging the challenges of aging, Crawford embraces her current decade. "I'm not trying to be 20 or 25. I think that's the biggest shift in my beauty perspective," she stated. Her focus is on feeling her best and avoiding a tired appearance, rather than trying to recapture youth.

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It [is] one of those little things we can do to feel like the best version of ourselves.