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Could I Have Mild Bilateral Ptosis? My Eyes Were Once Bigger

asked 9 months ago by pelztier86 in Germany
Latest answer by Gary Lelli, Jr., MD
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Tags: ptosis, medical history

I have a complex medical situation, diagnosed with chronic intestinal pseudo obstrcution, no colon any more, with ileostomy, permanent bladder catheter. I am not asking for cosmetic surgery but I want to know if my impression is right. this would give some clue about a possible connection between neurological issues/polyneuropathy I have developed and my CIPO. towards the evening my eyelids begin to drop more and more. yet, even in the mornings they dont seem ok, just less severe.thanks. Sarah

1 answer to Could I Have Mild Bilateral Ptosis? My Eyes Were Once Bigger

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Hi Sarah, Your eyelids do look a bit lower than normal. The distance from the light reflex in your photo (particularly the middle photo) and your upper eyelid is small. You could look back at some old photos and see if it was larger then, which I presume it was. You may want to seek the opinion of an oculoplastic surgeon or even a neuro-ophthalmologist, since there are neurogenic types of eyelid ptosis and the fluctuation from beginning of the day to the end of the day may point to a... more
Gary Lelli, Jr., MD

New York Oculoplastic Surgeon

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