One eye bigger and higher than the other. Can it be fixed? (photo)

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One of my eyes is bigger and more visibly elevated than the other. What is the cause of this problem? Can it be fixed?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It would be very difficult to give you meaningful advise based on this photo. In person consultation with a board certified plastic or occuloplastic surgeon is recommended. Good luck.

Patrick Flaharty, MD FAACS · Answer

There are many reasons for asymmetry of the eyes including bone and soft tissue asymmetries which may result in differences in the height, shape and contour of the eyelids and eyebrows. Your photograph demonstrates a slightly higher right eyebrow when compared to the left. This results in a slightly higher right upper eyelid crease when compared to the left and a slightly more open right eye when compared to the left. These subtle asymmetries are normal and not really a problem unless they bother you.  A simple fix may be to use a small amount of Botox to relax the frontalis muscle on the right side of the forehead to bring the right brow down slightly to match the left brow. This should even out the eyebrows and eyelids. Although Botox is temporary it can last 3 to 6 months and is easy to repeat in the office. Consulting with an oculoplastic surgeon would be a great place to learn more about treatment options.

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