Eyelid Surgery Q&A
75%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not. See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings or Add Your Review
477 Reviews
Eyelid Surgerybefore & after photos
View Before and Afters

Average Eyelid Surgery Cost: $3,875

Learn about Eyelid Surgery

2,264 people and 797 doctors are talking about Eyelid Surgery

Get Free Email Updates

Alternatives to Goretex to Correct Lazy Eye?

asked 1 year ago by rosalin
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
Question viewed 170 times
Tags: age 25-34, female, alternative, Gore-Tex, lazy eye, options

Iam 28 years and I am girl. I have lazy tow eye (I think call ptosis) from birth I can see well but I put my head up to see good. I dont do any surgery before. the doctor said he will make surgery by used fix matter (I think called goretex) in eyelid . I want to know can doctor make this surgery without fix matter or with laser.I am very worry to do this.

3 answers to Alternatives to Goretex to Correct Lazy Eye?

+1

Eyelid Surgery

The gortex is probably the suture used, but you might ask what the gortex is being used for, and the chances of hardening over time. Also, ask how many of the surgeries he/she has done, and the chance of correction versus the chance of making the situation worse, or no change. Then you can determine if the odds of success are worth the risk. No surgery is without some level of risk. Life is involved with taking chances on many things. You have to decide if... more
Vivek Bansal, MD

Danville Plastic Surgeon
+1

Gortex for ptosis

Dear Rosalin, If you truly have had a droopy eyelid (ptosis) from birth, this is generally due to lack of development of the muscle. If this truly effects your vision or is a concern, surgery is the only option to improve it. The type of surgery depends on how much residual muscle function your eyelid has, and how low your eyelid is to begin with. If there is moderate function, a maximal tightening of the muscle may improve your situation, however if you have little function then a... more
Jasmine Mohadjer, MD

Clearwater Oculoplastic Surgeon
+1

Fixing Ptosis

You need to be examined by an ophthalmologist to determine whether you have an absent levator muscle or one that is not attached to your upper eyelid. If you have congenital absense of the levator muscle you will need a gortex sling to your forehead muscles or a muscle transplant. This can only be determined with a physical exam. Good luck.
Gary H. Manchester, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.manchesterclinic.com

Ask a question