Why are my eyes two different shapes? It's becoming more noticeable. (photo)

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It has always been this way but recently it has become more noticeable.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

It appears you have left upper eyelid ptosis. Consultation is needed to determine if eyelid ptosis surgery would be appropriate in your case. It can be done under local anesthesia, using hidden inside eyelid approach. See following website link and video. Skype consult possible.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

This is likely covered under health insurance and is fixed with ptosis surgery.  Look for a fellowship trained oculoplastic surgery who takes your health insurance. The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) maintains a directory on their website to help you find a highly qualified surgeon close to home who can help you.

Joseph M. Perlman, MD · Answer

the main problem is sagging of the left upper eyelid. You're quite young so this is probably a congenital problem. There are two muscles that lift the island and sometimes one of the muscles separates from the cartilage portion of the eyelid. The treatment is to make an incision in the upper eyelid and reattach muscle (the levator muscle) to the cartilage (tarsal plate). It's a fairly simple procedure that can be done under local anesthesia.

Paul Nazemi, MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question.  Your left upper eyelid is drooping, causing the shape of that eye to appear different.  Ptosis is the term to describe a droopy eyelid.  This can definitely be treated.  See an oculoplastic surgeon for a complete exam.  Hope this helps.

David A. Schlessinger, MD · Answer

You have ptosis of your left upper eyelid. This can be corrected surgically. It important to have this evaluated by an Oculoplastic Surgeon to help determine the cause. In most cases this can be corrected by a quick surgical procedure.

Ana Carolina Victoria, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

You seem yo have ptosis of the left upper eyelid.  You need to be evaluated by an oculoplastics specialist to determine what the cause of the ptosis is.  It can be fixed surgically with great success.

Why are my eyes two different shapes? It's becoming more noticeable. (photo)

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