Why does one of my eyes open more than other after my nose was broken in assault? Can I fix it? (Photo)

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Recently, over the last couple months, I have been realizing that one of my eyes opens more than another. I was restrained and thrown face first to concrete. Every piece of my nose was broken. I did have a reconstruction, but my nose is still crooked and not proportional in the tip or the bridge. I have been wondering if this could be causing my eye to open more, or if it is a result to trauma and an underlying issue. Where do I go to get this examine? Is it going to need surgery?

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photo, you appear to have droopiness of your right upper eyelid. This is called ptosis. There are many surgical techniques available to repair ptosis and to improve upon your eyelid symmetry. I believe this type of delicate operation should be performed by somebody who is well versed in Oculoplastic surgery. And certainly look at before and after photos. Wishing you well moving forward! Sincerely, Dr. Joseph

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You should consider that all people have asymmetry. I suspect you had some asymmetry there before but now you’re examining it closer. I don’t see any problem otherwise

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Your eyelids look perfectly even in regards to how much they encroach on the pupils. It looks like your right eyebrow sits slightly high compared to the left. In order to get an assessment regarding a change, we would need to see pictures in comparison to before the accident. it’s possible that the frontal branch of the facial nerve may have been slightly injured from the accident. Mild nerve injury typically restores without the need for innervation.
There’s no way to determine there is a problem without having a reference to what you look like before the accident.
Your eyelids look normal
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD

Why does one of my eyes open more than other after my nose was broken in assault? Can I fix it? (Photo)

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