Options for Lower Eyelids Hanging Too Low?

If the lower eyelids are hanging too low, you will need a canthoplasty and/or a canthopexy. These are incisions made towards the outer corner of the eye, which will allow the lower eyelid to be changed, tucked up, and put back into a normal position and get rid of the scleral show. These surgeries can be rather difficult, and they do tend to change the shape of the eye, making the eyelid more almond-shaped. Make sure you are going to a surgeon who has done many of these type of... more

 The rejuvenation of your lower eyelids is a difficult task in anyone's hands. A board certified oculoplastic surgeon would be the best place to start. Best regards. 

Dear Billabongirl You are describing some type of lower eyelid support problem with the lower eyelid sagging down to create inferior scleral show (showing the white of the eye under the iris). These types of situations usually have a lack of bone projection at the top of the cheek and a relative prominence of the eye. The eyelid skin collects in lines in these sagging lower eyelids. Many would propose addressing this type of problem with a lower eyelid tightening procedure. This may... more

Having the white of your eye showing on your lower lids can be a sign of a loose lower lid that may need tightening. I assume from your post that you have not had any eyelid surgery in the past, as this can be a complication of a lower lid blepharoplasty in a patient with a previously lax lid that did not have a lid tightening procedure performed at the same time. If you have never had eyelid surgery before, proceed with great caution. I would first recommend a consult with an... more