Scared my eye is ruined after orbital surgery. What are my options? (Photo)

October 31, 2022
Asked By:anonuser1876 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

i had orbital surgery done through my right eyelid, i made sure to ask my doctor thorougly about the procedure and he assured me it would be a minimal scar at most. well it's been months now and my eye looks scary. i have a deep crease, and my eyelid doesnt lower, i cant look down. my eye feels stuck. what are my options?

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Answer: Can your eyelid close?

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