AIM: To investigate the management of common complications after ptosis operation. METHODS: Clinical experience of managing the common complications after ptosis operation in the past 5 years was summed. For the common complications such as under-correction or over-correction, exposure keratitis, conjunctival or lacrimal gland prolapse, corresponding countermeasure was treated as soon as which was detected. Then satisfactory clinical results were attained. RESULTS: In all 150 cases (180 eyes) with ptosis, 127 cases were corrected satisfied with bilateral symmetrical, no significant complications. Twelve cases (14 eyes) were under-correction, 4 cases (4 eyes) were over-correction mildly, conjunctival prolapse occurred in 3 cases(3 eyes), lacrimal gland prolapse occurred in 1 case(one eye), eyelid and eyeball separated mildly in 3 cases(3 eyes). These cases were adjusted in early stage and improved satisfiedly. No infection, hematoma occurred. CONCLUSION: Levator resection or frontal muscle flap suspension are applied to correct ptosis usually. Intraoperative accurate judgement and postoperative intensive care are necessary. Through close observation and early treatment of complications, good results can be attained. 