Would ptosis surgery help my eye asymmetry? (Photo)

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I noticed some eye assymmetry in my 20’s & this has increased. I‘m now 52. In photos, one eye appears much larger & as if it’s staring, making me very self conscious. Would ptosis surgery address this? Thank you.

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

Based on your photo, the eye asymmetry is apparent, and I agree that your left eye appears larger. However, I'm not convinced that your right eye is ptotic. There can be many reasons for eye asymmetry. Thyroid related Eye Disease is the most common reason, but there are many others. As mentioned by other experts, I would recommend a consultation with an Oculoplastics/Orbital surgeon, a subspecialty of Ophthalmology. For example, Moorfield Eye Hospital in London is internationally renowned for treating this and other eye diseases. Of course, many others are available in England.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. It appears one eyelid is elevated too high which makes the other appear low. This could be related to thyroid disease, so see your pcp for a work up. Fortunately, it’s treatable by an oculoplastic surgeon.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello !

It would be best to consult an oculoplastic, board-certified surgeon to determine your true normal eye, whether it's your left or your right. Based on your photo, your smaller eye doesn't seem to have significant ptosis, so other factors may be causing your asymmetry.

Best of luck !

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