Eye Injury Caused Eye to Be Bigger, Can Plastic Surgery Fix It?

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my left eye is bigger than my right eye due to an injury to my left eye when i was young. it got bigger after it healed i guessed. can plastic surgery fix it? So when I was just a kid i had an injury to my left eye. After it healed it got bigger. It isn't a droopy eyelid or whatever you call it. I'm positive of that. It's either my left eye ball pops out more or my left eye ball gotten bigger. bottom line is my left eye ball pops out of my socket more. after i fall asleep, my left eye always opens up a little. it gets dry more often, and irritated more often.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

It is difficult to assess your eye asymmetry without examination or at least a photo.  There are many eyelid and orbital factors that can contribute to eye asymmetry.  Consult an oculoplastic surgeon.

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

There are many different reasons why one eye may be bigger than the other. It may depend on the size of the eye socket, the amount of tissue in the eye socket [eyeball, muscles, nerves, etc], or it may be the effect of the eyelid position which may make the eye seem to be bigger or smaller.

	In any event, such an asymmetry needs to be evaluated by an Oculoplastics Surgeon. You can find one close to you on the website ASOPRS dot org.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

However the place to start is a personal consultation with an experienced oculoplastic surgeon.  The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery maintains a geographic directory of highly qualified surgeons on their website.  This directory will help you find an appropriately trained surgeon close to where you live.

Mark Berkowitz, MD · Answer

An examination is necessary to determine the best course of action for your particular situation.  Your eye may appear larger on one side than another for several reasons:

	
		Ptosis or a droopy eyelid
	
		Enophthalmos or change in volume of the orbit
	
		Scarring of the eyelid or orbit


	I would suggest that you have an examination by an Ocular Plastic Surgeon.

Amiya Prasad, MD · Answer

Eyelid plastic surgery or cosmetic eyelid surgery may be an option for you. A qualified doctor can examine your eyes will help determine if your asymmetrical eyes can be fixed surgically. An experienced surgeon who specializes in Oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery would be able to perform corrective surgery on your eyes that best suits you. Do your research before having eye surgery.

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