I Have One Eye That Opens More Than the Other? (photo)

It's not unusual for patients to have orbital asymmetry. In your case, your right eye seems much smaller than your left eye. This appears to be related to a phenomena called eyelid ptosis.This condition occurs when the muscle that elevates the eyelid becomes detached or is weakened. This results in the characteristic drooping that's seen in your pictures. When this situation arises, it's not unusual for the opposite eyelid to elevate. This sympathetic response tends to make the opposite eye look larger.Although your pictures are helpful, a definitive diagnosis will depend upon a physical examination. For this reason, consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that addresses your anatomic findings and achieves your aesthetic goals.

Yes, this can be fixed. The long term effects are hard to change; however, you would need to see an ophthalmologist that does strabismus surgery. They can help correct the asymmetry in your eyes. Good luck!DrC

#drooping of the #eyelids and asymmetrythere is weakness in the right muscle that lifts the lid and the left side is overcompensatingcorrection of this muscle will help