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One eye opens wider than the other & it doesn’t close all the way. What would correct this? (Photo)

socco66Jan 17, 2018
My Dr. is going to put a weight in the left eyelid because it doesn’t close all the way. When my eyes are open it’s much bigger than the right eye. Would putting weights in left eye help both problems?

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Dr. Shoib Myint, DO, FAOCO
Oculofacial Surgeon
Answered on Jan 21, 2018
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Dr. Mark L. Mazow, MD, FACS
Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
Answered on Jan 21, 2018
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