I have ptosis in my upper right eye lid and am looking to have surgery, however I've been looking to Lasik ever since I started wearing glasses. I feel LASIK is more beneficial to me as I play sports and can't stand glasses but ptosis really has dented my confidence and I can barely maintain eye contact during conversation
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It is pretty severe upper eyelid ptosis and likely covered by health insurance. There are no non-surgical treatments for this. You need to identify a fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon in your area for this. The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery ma...
Thank you for sharing your question. The dryness of the left eye has nothing to do with surgery on the right eye; it is a coincidence. Try using artificial tears a few times per day and follow up with your doctor.Good luck,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. The unusual eye movement is nothing to be concerned about, but you should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. The left eyelid is ptotic (droopy) and can just be monitored. Good luck,
