I have been wearing colored contacts for 11 years. I have never had vision problems but just wanted different colored eyes for cosmetic reasons. I now learned that I have a minor astigmatism in my left eye and I noticed my eyelids seem to be different. If I stop wearing contacts will it go back to normal?
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Yes, this is a possibility from correction of the affected eye. You may have to have ptosis repair on the opposite eye, but I would give it some more time to see how things respond with the swelling subsiding.
The answer depends if the droopiness is causing problems right now (either blocking vision or causing head to move back). You have to see a pediatric ophthalmologist along with an oculoplastic specialist. If it is not causing problem, then best to wait until teenage years.
Hi. Your ptosis is apparent in your photo but it is difficult to appreciate your depressed cheek bones. It is also not possible to tell if your eye is sunken in (enophthalmos). There are several conditions that can cause ptosis and a sunken mid face or eye. Lab testing or imaging studies may be...
