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If I had Congenital eyelid ptosis, wouldn't my Optometrist have diagnosed by now?

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I posted a picture of my eyes on here and doctor said I may have congenital eyelid ptosis. If I did have that wouldn't it have been found bc I wear glasses so I have been to a Optometrist for eye check ups for my sight. Also my eyelids have been they way they are since I was born.Is it considered a normal thing to be born with? Is it common for babies to be born with it if it doesn't effect there vision?Is the cost for this surgery covered by health insurance? What if u have congenital eyelid ptosis but it doesn't affect your vision would it be covered?

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