A simple operation for mild ptosis was re ported by Fasanella and Servat in 1961.* I have performed over 50 of these procedures and have supervised an undetermined num ber of them which I would estimate to be about 30. From this experience, certain indi cations and contraindications for the use of the operation have been established, and it has been very slightly modified. I am con vinced that it is the simplest, most certain, and best procedure presently available for certain types and degrees of ptosis, and that it will be ineffective in other types of ptosis. In discussing ptosis with many people in many areas, I have found that few ophthal-