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Cant Blink after Congenital Sling Surgery, Can This Be Fixed?

ConcernedKid88
I was born with droopy eyelids and had to get surgery when i was a small child (between 1-4). They took a muscle out of my leg just above my knee and put it in my forehead to help correct my eye movements. Along with this, the surgeon also stitched my eyelid open so that i cannot blink at all. I am 19 now you can imagine that my biggest concern is how i look when i stare down and my upper eye isnt covered by an eyelid. That is how people know whats wrong with me. Can this be fixed?

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