My eyes weren't always uneven. I did something stupid 6 yrs ago and wore one contact on my right eye for a couple of months. My left eyelid drooped, and my left eye looked smaller than my right eye. Is there anything I can do to make my eyes even again? Brow lift? Laser blepharoplasty?
Answer: Droop Eyelid Following Contact Lens Use Your problem is probably related to a mechanical dysfunction of the eyelid. Perhaps the eyelid muscle has become weaker and needs to be tightened or lifted. This can only be determined by consultation with an eyelid specialist. If this turns out to be the cause of the "drooping" then there are a couple of surgical techniques that may be used to elevated the eyelid. Both procedures usually take under 1/2 hour to perform with minimal bruising and downtime. I hope you find this helpful.
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Answer: Droop Eyelid Following Contact Lens Use Your problem is probably related to a mechanical dysfunction of the eyelid. Perhaps the eyelid muscle has become weaker and needs to be tightened or lifted. This can only be determined by consultation with an eyelid specialist. If this turns out to be the cause of the "drooping" then there are a couple of surgical techniques that may be used to elevated the eyelid. Both procedures usually take under 1/2 hour to perform with minimal bruising and downtime. I hope you find this helpful.
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Answer: Drooping Eyelid Great question. I would first want to better understand what happened that caused the eyelid to droop. If this was secondary to an infection, there may be underlying scarring or damage to some of the tissues responsible for opening the eyelid. A blepharoplasty can certainly be performed on one side to even things out, but I think it is important to get to the bottom of why this happened. I know many patients who have worn their contacts too long, but I think it is quite rare that they would have long term changes to the eyelid position. Make sure you find a surgeon who is willing to dig to the root cause and not overlook what can potentially be a bigger issue.
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Answer: Drooping Eyelid Great question. I would first want to better understand what happened that caused the eyelid to droop. If this was secondary to an infection, there may be underlying scarring or damage to some of the tissues responsible for opening the eyelid. A blepharoplasty can certainly be performed on one side to even things out, but I think it is important to get to the bottom of why this happened. I know many patients who have worn their contacts too long, but I think it is quite rare that they would have long term changes to the eyelid position. Make sure you find a surgeon who is willing to dig to the root cause and not overlook what can potentially be a bigger issue.
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October 27, 2022
Answer: Non-Surgical Chemical Brow Lift for Eyelid Rejuvenation -- add Ultherapy, Thread Lifting, RF Skin Tightening, Laser Treatments As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow, eyelid, eye troughs, upper eye hollows, and forehead. I typically combine this with Ultherapy and thread lifting to lift the brow; RF and skin tightening laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin; and laser or superficial RF devices for improvements in texture, color, and any crepey skin around the eyes as needed. In some cases, surgery is the best solution to achieve the desired results. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.
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October 27, 2022
Answer: Non-Surgical Chemical Brow Lift for Eyelid Rejuvenation -- add Ultherapy, Thread Lifting, RF Skin Tightening, Laser Treatments As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow, eyelid, eye troughs, upper eye hollows, and forehead. I typically combine this with Ultherapy and thread lifting to lift the brow; RF and skin tightening laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin; and laser or superficial RF devices for improvements in texture, color, and any crepey skin around the eyes as needed. In some cases, surgery is the best solution to achieve the desired results. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.
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February 16, 2021
Answer: You most likely need a lid lift (ptosis repair) There are many reasons for uneven eyelids from uneven excess skin to uneven brow position, but when I hear a patient say my eyes were not always even and then become more uneven after wearing contact lenses, 9 out of 10 times it's because of lid ptosis.
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February 16, 2021
Answer: You most likely need a lid lift (ptosis repair) There are many reasons for uneven eyelids from uneven excess skin to uneven brow position, but when I hear a patient say my eyes were not always even and then become more uneven after wearing contact lenses, 9 out of 10 times it's because of lid ptosis.
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September 18, 2019
Answer: How Can I Fix One Drooping Eye? There are various causes of uneven eyes. The causes can include eyelid, facial, and/or orbit abnormalities, which they in and of themselves could be due to various causes. The treatment would depend on the cause.
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September 18, 2019
Answer: How Can I Fix One Drooping Eye? There are various causes of uneven eyes. The causes can include eyelid, facial, and/or orbit abnormalities, which they in and of themselves could be due to various causes. The treatment would depend on the cause.
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Drooping of one eye Drooping of the upper eyelid itself is known as ptosis. In many cases, upper eyelid asymmetry is related more to brow differences or asymmetries of the surrounding soft tissues than to problems with the lids themselves.
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September 12, 2018
Answer: Drooping of one eye Drooping of the upper eyelid itself is known as ptosis. In many cases, upper eyelid asymmetry is related more to brow differences or asymmetries of the surrounding soft tissues than to problems with the lids themselves.
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