I have ptosis of the rt. eye that increases with fatigue, I think my left eye over compensates and leans inward and upward. I think it is my contacts, I also feel I do not have a proper prescription leading to my left eye being dominant. When I remove my rt. contact and leave the left contact in my rt. eye will open more; but surprisingly if I patch the left eye the rt. eye will still open more. Very confusing. I have astigmatism that my MD is not treating, could this be some of the issue?
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Hi, I am assuming the ptosis surgery was done on the left upper lid and still is lower than the other side. It can be lifted higher conservatively so that the eyelids can still close over the eye. I also note that your right upper eyelid seems to be in a slightly higher than normal position...
Your question is a good but challenging one! Ptosis ("toe-sis") is a drooping of the eyelid due to a weakness of the eyelid muscle. Ptosis surgery is very technical and requires great precision to have a natural, beautiful outcome. Few surgeons are masters at this condition. Even in the best...
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