Eyelid Surgery: Q&A

Ask a Question

Possible to Enlarge Eye and Correct the Position?

Hi. I am an 18 year old boy. I have a small eye. Is there a way to make it larger or looking larger?

Also, my eyes are uneven. My left eye is not in the correct position (about 4 millimeter). Is there a way to correct my left eye?

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by mohhamady in iran
+1

Eyes uneven

Unfortunately there are very few ways to correct the position of the eye in the socket short of bony reconstruction of the orbit. Skin, droopy eyelids can be addressed in a much simpler way. I would meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss your issues in detail and so that a proper exam can be conducted.
+1

Change Eye Positioning

While an eyelid incision could be made to open the eyes and make them appear larger, there is no way to reposition the eye as we cant change the orbital socket of the eyeball. "Dr.D" see video
+1

Changing size of eye and position

There is no way to change the bony orbital socket of the eyeball to raise or lower the eyeball itself. The blepharoplasty can be performed to remove excess skin on the upper lids or excess fat bags on the lower lids. Ptosis can be congenital or due to traumatic injury to the eyelid that can be corrected. An eyelid incision can further open up the actual eyelid itself.

You might also like...

Real Stories

Upper Blepharoplasty in Medellin, Colombia

I had this done just two weeks ago on June 1st 2013. I live in the States but visit...

Before + After Photos

View 2117 Eyelid Surgery photos
Doctors will not see your comments on their answers. If you'd like to follow up, please go here to ask another question.

Comments (0)

Ask a Question

These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.

Welcome Back

Sign in with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Forgot your password?

Don't have an account? Create one now.

Join RealSelf

Join with Facebook

Your information remains private and will not be posted without your permission.

Please enter a valid email address
 Did you mean ?

By creating an account, you are indicating that you have read and accept the RealSelf Terms of Use.

Already a member? Sign In.

Retrieve your password

Enter your username or email address and we will send you a link to login.

Check your email

Check your email. We've sent you a link to reset your password.

Ok