A 62-year-old female patient presented with right eye protrusion for 2 years and hypertension for 3 years. Physical
examination showed that the upper eyelid retraction of the right eye was about 1.5 mm, and the ptosis of left eye
was about 2.5 mm. The levator upper eyelid muscle strength was 13 mm in the right eye and 9 mm in the left
eye. Orbital CT and cranial MRI were completed, and no abnormalities were found. A preliminary diagnosis of
pseudo plus-minus lid syndrome was made by literature review. Pseudo plus-minus lid syndrome conforms to
the Herring’s law. The upper eyelid retraction of the right eye was significantly improved by the left eye elevation
test. During the left eye surgery, it was found that the left levator aponeurotic was avulsed about 7 mm. so the left
levator aponeurosis was repositioned. After the operation, the upper eyelids of both eyes returned to the normal position and both sides were symmetrical. The most common cause of pseudo Plus—Minus Lid Syndrome is
myasthenia gravis. Other causes include thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy, congenital ptosis, oculomotor nerve
palsy, senile ptosis, and complications of blepharoplasty. In clinical work, we need to grasp the clues of the disease,
truly achieve the diagnosis and treatment like chess, break the game and stand, so that patients can get accurate
treatment.