Correction of Scleral Show?

You might want to explore a procedure called a canthopexy which elevates and tightens the outer corner of your eye to reduce the scleral show under your iris. The down side of this is that it can make you look "different," or Asian, and that subtle differences between how it is done on each side can be very visible. Consequently, you want to see someone who does this surgery very often, usually an oculoplastic ophthalmologist.

With respect to the white part of your eyes that is showing on the lower lid, this is called scleral show. This can be corrected through a canthoplasty and/or canthopexy procedure to tighten up the lower lids. Oculoplastic surgeons typically do these procedures.  

Billabonggirl777, Yes, scleral show may be improved with surgery. There are many causes of the increased exposure of the white eye. The eyelid has several layers and components, any one of which may result in eyelid malposition. Patients may also develop dry eyes from poor tear flow. Age increases the laxity of the skin and structures of the eyelid, resulting in droopy and weaken eyelids. Some elderly patients need to squeeze their eyes a few times, before they close completely. Facial... more