I am confused to whether I have a positive or negative Canthal tilt. Would I be suitable for a canthopexy surgery? (photo)

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Nicholas Husni, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Please include a photo that has both of your eyes and most of your nose.  Then we will be able to appropriately determine the canthal tilt, or angle.  A positive canthal angle has the outside corner of the eye higher than the inside corner of the eye.  A negative canthal angle would have the outside corner lower than the inside corner.  We are taught that a positive angle is more aesthetically appealing.  It is usually a simple operation for a properly trained surgeon to raise the outside corner of the eye to produce a positive angle. I hope this helps.  Happy new year!

I am confused to whether I have a positive or negative Canthal tilt. Would I be suitable for a canthopexy surgery? (photo)

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