What's happening to my eyelids? (photos)

February 25, 2016
Asked By:BigAl1990 in England, AR

I'm 26 and always had 'hooded' eyelids but recently (2years or so) they've been dropping and sagging. Now they're actually in my way if I look up where they weren't before! They also now look crepey and they are very dry. It's getting me down as I've always thought my eyes as a good feature on me but now I'm so embarrassed! If I use any eye creams they irritate and make the dryness worse. Surgery is out of the question at least for a few years as I haven't the money to spend on them unfortunately.

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February 26, 2016

Answer: Upper eyelids

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February 26, 2016

Answer: Upper eyelids

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February 26, 2016

Answer: Wrinkled lids

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February 26, 2016

Answer: Wrinkled lids

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February 25, 2016

Answer: Hooded, dry, red skin...

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February 25, 2016

Answer: Hooded, dry, red skin...

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