60 — summer Cindy Crawford recently revealed that she suffers from blepharoptosis, a condition that weakens the muscle that controls the upper eyelid, causing the eyelid and eyebrow to droop and limit/block vision.
The actress, who has been battling this disease for the past 10 years, said People publication , who found relief with Upneeq eye drops—the only FDA-approved treatment for drooping upper eyelids in adults. In May, she partnered with the brand to promote the drops and raise awareness of the condition.
Cindy Crawford has been battling blepharoptosis for the past 10 years. MEGA
Speaking about her condition, she told the publication: "I remember probably 10 years ago, after I turned 50, when I would show up for morning shifts, they would ask me, 'Are you okay to start at 6:00?'"«
In response, she told them, "I can get up whenever you like, but my face only wakes up at 9:00, so don't plan any close-ups or anything like that." The model also added that her team of stylists often had to "touch up" her eyelids to apply her eye makeup.
Cindy Crawford has been using prescription eye drops Upneeq for two years. MEGA
Fortunately, after eight years of relentless struggle, her dermatologist prescribed Upneeq to make her eyes "look a little more open and rested." Crawford, who initially used the drops only for special occasions, now uses them every morning.
«"It's one of those little things we can do to feel like the best version of ourselves. And when women feel more confident, they present themselves to the world more confidently," she said.
The drops, an effective alternative to surgery, activate the muscle in question in 5 minutes and prevent drooping eyelids for up to eight hours. "What I like about Upneeq is that it's inexpensive. You don't have to go under the knife," Crawford noted.
Cindy Crawford partnered with Upneeq to promote the drops and raise awareness of the product. MEGA
She also spoke about the "challenges" and "joys" of aging. Crawford, who was less than thrilled about turning 50 ten years ago, said she found turning 60 unexpectedly "easy" this year.
She said: "I'm not trying to look 20 or 25. I think that's the biggest change in my approach to beauty: I just want to feel like the best version of myself.".
However, Crawford doesn't like age-related compliments. "Do I like it when someone says I have great skin or that I look great? Of course. But I hate it when someone says, 'You look great for your age.' Maybe we should just ban that?" she said.