I Have a Droopy Eye Due to Graves Disease, Can This Be Fixed? (photo)

asked 3 months ago by Theresa Manchester in Manchester, Kentucky
Latest answer by Julio Garcia, MD
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Tags: droopy eye, Graves Disease, options

i hate my face would love to find a dr to fix it my eyes look scary to me

6 answers to I Have a Droopy Eye Due to Graves Disease, Can This Be Fixed? (photo)

Asymmetry of the upper eyelids

In your case with your Graves disease, the disease has affected your right eye more than your left. It would be hard to surgically get your left eye to look like your right, but you might be able to have the orbital contents decompressed on the right to allow there to be more symmetry.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Thyroid Eye Disease can be complex

As mentioned in other responses, Thyroid Eye Disease, often seen with Graves disease, but also with other types of thyroid conditions, usually is associated with eyelid retraction, a condition that opens the eyelids even more. But there is another entity that is also associated with Thyroid Eye Disease in a small percentage [about 5%] called Myasthenia Gravis that can cause ptosis, and other eye movement abnormalities. This association can complicate diagnosis and treatment plans.... more

A.J. Amadi, MD
Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

Graves disease eyelid problems

Although it is not possible or appropriate to offer a diagnosis or treatment plan with limited information, I can tell you that Graves disease does not directly cause a droopy upper lid but often causes retraction of upper and lower lids causing the lids to open more on one or both sides. (Just the opposite of drooping).Sometimes it is one-sided and sometimes the eye itself gets pushed forward further opening the lid. The unaffected or lesser affected eye lid may then relax because the... more

C. Dennis Bucko, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Correcting Drooping Eyelid with Grave's disease

It is essential that the correct diagnosis for your photic (sagging) eyelid be made. Several processes may be the cause and once your cues is clarified the appropriate treatment may be chosen.

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Thanks for the question.

With all due respect for Dr. Chase, I would not rush off and get ptosis surgery. You do have left upper eyelid ptosis. However, the right eye is proptotic or bulges as a result of thyroid related orbitopathy. There is frank right upper eyelid retraction. The position of the two upper eyelid is interrelated. However, the advice to be assessed by an oculoplastic surgeon is sound. You live in a beautiful part of the country. I recommend you consider... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Droopy eyelid repair with Graves Disease

Morning Theresa, The answer is, yes, these things can be improved. You really need a good evaluation with an Oculoplastics surgeon. The "droopy" eyelid on the left can be improved. Have you had a decompression in the past? If you've had a thyroidectomy, your Graves is controlled, and your TSI number is manageable then you'd be a good candidate for left eyelid ptosis repair. The surgery can be done under local and in your your case... more

Chase Lay, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.chaselaymd.com

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