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?
How Can I Fix One Drooping Eye?
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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.
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Web reference: http://www.CosmeticEyelids.com/ptosis-repair
This is a complicated question to answer without examining you, as the options for correction of this problem include blepharoplasty, browlift, or even a ptosis procedure (a procedure for a droopy lid). The best advice I can give you is to seek out a plastic surgeon in your area that is familiar and comfortable with eyelid surgery so that he or she can give you the best options for correction, as the eyelids are best corrected at the first procedure. Second opinions are also a good idea in situations such as these-- remember it's your eyes we're talking about, so find the surgeon you're the most comfortable with.
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A droopy eyelid can be caused by various things.
1. Nerve: nerve damage can cause a droopy eyelid
2. contacts: contact lens wearers can weaken the muscles that lift their eyelids and cause them to droopy
3. Age: Sometimes the muscle that lifts the eyelid can become weak over time
4. Mechanical: If there is a stye or bump on the eyelid from a growth that can weigh down the eyelid and make it droopy
5. Medication: Various medicines but most commonly botox if injected near the eyelid can cause it to become droopy. This wears away with time
6. Allergic reaction: In patients who have eye allergies or even contact lens related allergies, an eyelid can be droopy
The best bet is to see an ophthalmic or oculoplastic plastic surgeon to get this sorted out.
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If your eyelid margin (where the lashes are) is lower on one side, that's called ptosis (p is silent) and can be due to a variety of factors. A thorough eye exam will reveal the cause and the extent of the droopy lid and as long as the muscle that raises the lid is strong, the lid can be re-positioned surgically in an outpatient procedure called ptosis repair. This is best done by an oculoplastic surgeon who has specialized training in surgery of the eyelids.
First, I encourage you to stop blaming yourself for your drooping left eyelid. It is unlikely that wearing a contact lens in only one eye contributed to this condition. Drooping eyelids are caused by the loss of collagen in the skin and an atrophying of the underlying muscle that comes with age and sun damage It can be exacerbated by the sagging of forehead muscles, which lowers the brow skin.
You are correct to think that blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, or a brow lift could help rectify the situation and give you a more open, brighter look. Which treatment would be best for you would depend on an individual consultation with a board-certified facial plastic surgeon who will evaluate your entire facial anatomy, not just the drooping eyelid.
Web reference: https://carolinafacialplasticsurgery.com/blepharoplasty/
This is a difficult question to answer without an examination. The most likely cause is separation of your eyelid margin from the muscle and tendon that lift it. If that is the case a ptosis repair should be possible to repair it. Sometimes only one eyelid is droopy but there is a hidden problem on the opposite side that needs repair at the same time. A good examination will determine the possibilities.
Web reference: http://larrabeecenter.com/eyelid-surgery-seattle-wa/
From your description it sounds like you have a drooping of the eyelid itself caused by the stretching of the muscle responsible for lifting the lid. This is called ptosis. Well most treatments are centered around surgical intervention, there are also some nonsurgical options.
The quick answer is YES. But more importantly, need to find out exactly why and what is drooped (eyelid skin vs actual eyelid). There are serious medical conditions that can cause unilateral or one sided droopiness. Assuming no other medical condition, and it's strictly a ptosis (eyelid droop) problem, a ptosis repair can be performed and there are various ways to achieve the result depending on how much "droop" there is.
You likely have ptosis - this can be repaired externally or internally. A test can be done in office to see if you are a candidate for internal approach to ptosis repair called a muellerectomy. If it obstructs your vision an objective visual field test can be performed to see if it is involving your superior field of vision enough for insurance to cover it. Good luck!
Web reference: http://www.orlandoeyeopener.com
Physical examination is required to be able to recommend a specific procedure.
The most likely explanation may be a gradual loosening of the structures that hold the upper eyelid in place on one side - a condition called ptosis. Correction requires a ptosis repair. It is important to make sure that the condition is not the result of a muscle disorder before considering surgery.
One brow can also be more droopy relative to the other for a variety of reasons. Surgical correction with a brow lift generally helps to improve symmetry.
Excess upper eyelid skin can lead to a tired droopy appearance but this usually occurs on both sides. Asymmetry of the bony structures around the eyes can lead to an apparent excess of upper eyelid skin on one side. Upper eyelid lift or blepharoplasty may be effective for improving symmetry.
These conditions often appear together and lead to discussions about which procedures to do and in what order to do them.
The most likely explanation may be a gradual loosening of the structures that hold the upper eyelid in place on one side - a condition called ptosis. Correction requires a ptosis repair. It is important to make sure that the condition is not the result of a muscle disorder before considering surgery.
One brow can also be more droopy relative to the other for a variety of reasons. Surgical correction with a brow lift generally helps to improve symmetry.
Excess upper eyelid skin can lead to a tired droopy appearance but this usually occurs on both sides. Asymmetry of the bony structures around the eyes can lead to an apparent excess of upper eyelid skin on one side. Upper eyelid lift or blepharoplasty may be effective for improving symmetry.
These conditions often appear together and lead to discussions about which procedures to do and in what order to do them.
Web reference: http://www.sarasota-med.com/plastic-surgery-procedures-sarasota/facial-cosmetic/blepharoplasty-eyelid/
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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