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... more
Correction of scleral show?
I hate that the white of my eye shows where it's not supposed to show. Is there any way a surgeon can fix this? Thanks.
3 answers to “Correction of scleral show?”
A: Oculoplastic surgeons
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.
A: Scleral show (white eye) may be improved with surgery
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... more
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