I have mild ptosis and my optometrist doesn't recommend me surgery b/c he says the chances of making it worse is higher than the chances of fixing it. So I was wondering if I can use Alphagan drops for my ptosis? And if not,why not?
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April 20, 2011
Answer: With all due respect, optometrists really know nothing about the surgical management of ptosis.
You have bilateral upper eyelid ptosis with compensatory eyebrow elevation. You just happen to have one eyelid that is heavier than the other (common) and on that side your eyebrow is higher to compensate. Ptosis surgery corrects the eyelid margin position and will allow the compensatory eyebrow...
I am skeptical that you had "maximal" advancement of the anterior levator. Meaning you likely have a real probability that revisional surgery would be beneficial. It appears that more could have been done to control the eyelid platform which appears to still contain redundant skin and muscle...
The photo from 2020 is a great photo, but the rest of the photos are either while you squinting or smiling. You have to have exact same photo as the 2020. But if your eyes are not as open as 2020, you have mild ptosis of both eyes.
