Is ptosis surgery advisable with slight eyelid insufficiency? (Photo)

Well, your statement says it all: "This worked very well, and the eyelid feels comfortable and closes better, but not quite all the way." The fact that the eyelids do not close all the way means that a ptosis correction will increase your lagophthalmos (inability to close your eyelids). Therefore, by definition, you will experience more dryness. Your surgeon can measure your tear film, your tear production and the health of your cornea to determine if a safe ptosis surgery can be performed.