How can I strengthen my rt. eyelid? It started drooping over the last couple of years worse when I'm tired. (Photo)

February 28, 2016
Asked By:BriRaq in Austin, TX

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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March 2, 2016

Answer: Correction for ptosis

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 2, 2016

Answer: Correction for ptosis

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAOOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 2, 2016

Answer: Exercise does NOT help with eyelid ptosis

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 2, 2016

Answer: Exercise does NOT help with eyelid ptosis

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 1, 2016

Answer: The contacts and astigmatism have nothing to do with this.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 1, 2016

Answer: The contacts and astigmatism have nothing to do with this.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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March 7, 2016

Answer: There are no exercises to correct ptosis

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Answer: There are no exercises to correct ptosis

March 2, 2016

Answer: Left Sided Ptosis

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March 2, 2016

Answer: Left Sided Ptosis

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