My left eye looks horrible. You can clearly see the white part of my eye underneath my iris. I want it to be even with my right eye (The normal eye.)
Answer: Scleral show can be corrected with lower eyelid surgery.
Without a picture and a better history it's impossible to give specific recommendations. In general, scleral show created by the lid malposition can be corrected by lower eyelid surgery. A full workup of the orbit would be indicated prior to proceeding.
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Without a picture and a better history it's impossible to give specific recommendations. In general, scleral show created by the lid malposition can be corrected by lower eyelid surgery. A full workup of the orbit would be indicated prior to proceeding.
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Answer: White under the eye with assymetry
Hi Hoping, I agree with the discussions below. It doesn't sound like you have had eyelid surgery so it is likely that you have scleral show. I would ask if there has always been a difference between both eyes or if this is something that has come up recently? There may also be some issues in the face below the orbits, (the area that includes the eye/globe and the bony and soft tissue structures that surround this. I would see an experienced plastic or fellowship trained oculo-plastic surgeon for an evaluation. It is important to diagnose the cause of your problem to prescribe the proper treatment. You may need further medical workup. It is impossible to recommend anything without an evaluation.
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Answer: White under the eye with assymetry
Hi Hoping, I agree with the discussions below. It doesn't sound like you have had eyelid surgery so it is likely that you have scleral show. I would ask if there has always been a difference between both eyes or if this is something that has come up recently? There may also be some issues in the face below the orbits, (the area that includes the eye/globe and the bony and soft tissue structures that surround this. I would see an experienced plastic or fellowship trained oculo-plastic surgeon for an evaluation. It is important to diagnose the cause of your problem to prescribe the proper treatment. You may need further medical workup. It is impossible to recommend anything without an evaluation.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: Eyelid Lift
As with any condition, diagnosing the cause must come first. If someone has had previous surgery that may be the cause and lifting the eyelid might be the solution. If one eyelid has increased scleral show (the white part) and never had surgery, other causes must be considered such as thyroid disease, tumor, facial paralysis etc. A consultation with an ophthalmologist and preferably an occuloplastic surgeon is a good idea. Once the cause has been considered appropriate intervention can be pursued.
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Answer: Eyelid Lift
As with any condition, diagnosing the cause must come first. If someone has had previous surgery that may be the cause and lifting the eyelid might be the solution. If one eyelid has increased scleral show (the white part) and never had surgery, other causes must be considered such as thyroid disease, tumor, facial paralysis etc. A consultation with an ophthalmologist and preferably an occuloplastic surgeon is a good idea. Once the cause has been considered appropriate intervention can be pursued.
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July 26, 2013
Answer: Scleral show
You are describing scleral show. It could be due to a variety of factors including lower eyelid retraction, lower eyelid ectropion, bulgy eyes, genetics etc. See an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation.
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Answer: Scleral show
You are describing scleral show. It could be due to a variety of factors including lower eyelid retraction, lower eyelid ectropion, bulgy eyes, genetics etc. See an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation.
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July 26, 2013
Answer: Canthopexy
Canthopexy is the medical word for lifting or fixing the side portion of your eyelids where both eyelids meet. The lower eyelid can be pulled up vertically by shortening the lower lid and pulling it tight. This will certainly help to cover the white part of the eye that you can see (sclera) Dr. J
Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
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Answer: Canthopexy
Canthopexy is the medical word for lifting or fixing the side portion of your eyelids where both eyelids meet. The lower eyelid can be pulled up vertically by shortening the lower lid and pulling it tight. This will certainly help to cover the white part of the eye that you can see (sclera) Dr. J
Disclaimer: This answer is not intended to give a medical opinion and does not substitute for medical advice. The information presented in this posting is for patients’ education only. As always, I encourage you to see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
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