What clinical feature is associated with relaxed eyelids seen in pseudoptosis?

In the context of pseudoptosis, relaxed eyelids can occur due to muscle atrophy. Pseudoptosis refers to the appearance of drooping of the eyelids that is not caused by true ptosis or eyelid malposition but rather by the laxity of the structures surrounding the eyelid, leading to a visual illusion of drooping.

Muscle atrophy, which refers to the weakening and shrinking of muscle tissue, can affect the muscles responsible for eyelid elevation. When these muscles are weakened, they may not support the eyelids adequately, resulting in a relaxed position that mimics true eyelid drooping. This can happen due to a variety of factors, including age, disuse, or underlying neurological conditions.

While excess skin, inflammation, and scarring can also alter the appearance and function of the eyelids, they do not directly cause the relaxed eyelid condition referred to in pseudoptosis as specifically as muscle atrophy does. Thus, the link between relaxed eyelids and muscle atrophy in this context is crucial for understanding the clinical features associated with this condition.