The last year, I have just noticed my left eye seemed to droop. I started getting really bad anxiety attacks and the doctors ruled out it being anything major like myasthenia gravis. I think I get panic attacks because subconciously I am worried I might be going blind. No one has ever said anything to me about it. It does not cover the pupil at all in different gazes. I read that if the eyelid covers the pupil, it could permanantely affect your vision if not corrected. When do I have to worry?
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I would strongly suggest you give this some time as long as the eyelids open and close well. While it can be hard to do in recovery - patience is important. Differential swelling is common.
If after 2 months no change is ocurring then a more detailed look...
The swelling that you have experienced following your mullerectomy is normal. I advise my patients that after surgery they will most likely experience some noticeable swelling that will subside within two to six weeks. . Patients should know some minor swelling can remain for as long...
The photos show a mild degree of asymmetry between the upper eyelid folds, but this is a completely normal situation. Everyone shows some degree of asymmetry. If there is a dynamic situation with the eyelids, an evaluation would need to be done in person.
