One Eye Appears More Open Than the Other - What Can I Do?

asked 1 year ago by haley sue in Pleasanton, CA
Latest answer by Chase Lay, MD
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I've noticed my left eyelid is more open than the right eye about 4 years ago. I had LASIK done on only my rt eye 5 years ago. I wear a contact in my left eye.The white is showing above the blue. Thyroid was checked about 2 years ago and had MRI a year and a half ago to r/o abnormalities. Also went to 2 eye dr.s. What could possibly have caused this and what can I do to correct? I have no insurance and am unemployed, but very self conscious about this. Thanks..MB

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Eyelid retraction

Hi Ms. Sue, I can see the retraction you have there. It's hard to say for sure what can be done without an exam but here's a couple of things to know: 1. Yes, this can be corrected with surgery under local anesthesia without too much down time. About 5 to 7 days, practically speaking. You'd have a little residual swelling that resolves over two weeks but nothing that other people really notice. This would be done through an... more

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One Eye Appears More Open Than the Other - What Can I Do?

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