I have lower lid refraction which results in scleral show and a negative canthal tilt. I also have quite dry eyes, which I am managing with scleral lenses (they work quite well by keeping my cornea bathed in fluid) I've wanted a canthopexy for quite some time, as I would prefer a neutral canthal tilt I am afraid that it could worsen dry eye, however is it possible it could help my dry eye as less of my eye would be exposed if the lower lid is raised? Image below
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Tightening the lateral canthus helps make the palpebral tissue (space between the two eyelids) look more almond and less round. However, it can also uncover latent ptosis. Very often when I am correcting Post Upper Blepharoplasty Syndrome (PUBS), which includes upper eyelid ptosis, high or...
You have severe upper eyelid ptosis. This also causes a compensatory eyebrow elevation. Midface procedures that are performed from the temple unfortunately are disfiguring. Yes, many social media post of "snatched" models feature this type of lift. However, these many of these models are heavily...
Your prominent eyes can be a sign of underlying thyroid disease. If your thyroid in normal be very careful in choosing eyelid surgery. I do not think you are a good candidate for canthoplasty. (Movng the lateral eye lid.)