Is my left eye smaller than the other? Is it a droopy eyelid? Looking for solutions, tired of being asked if I am tired (Photo)

November 27, 2017
Asked By:andyo123 in Calabasas, CA

I have perfect vision last time I was tested, but I've always seemed to have a droopy left eyelid. I'm 32 years old now, but I have a pictures in my teenage years with this issue prevalent. I've noticed when I drink alcohol, the eyelid droops more and people always ask if I'm tired. I'm looking for an assessment of my issue here and possible solutions, thank you!

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November 28, 2017

Answer: Eyelid ptosis or sunken eye or both

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 28, 2017

Answer: Eyelid ptosis or sunken eye or both

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 28, 2017

Answer: You need surgery to fix this.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 28, 2017

Answer: You need surgery to fix this.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 30, 2017

Answer: Tired eyelid

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Answer: Tired eyelid

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November 28, 2017

Answer: Ptosis

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Answer: Ptosis

November 28, 2017

Answer: Ptosis

November 28, 2017

Answer: Ptosis

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