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Is Canthoplasty not possible if patients have a negative vector? (photos)

December 13, 2021
Asked By:linasjourney

I've been told I have a negative vector which will not make canthoplasty possible for my congenital lower eyelid retraction. Attaching pictures that show my eyes (the last one indicates the retraction). I was thinking of combining lower bleph with canthoplasty. What should be my alternate plan?

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Answer: Negative vector should be addressed

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