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Why Are my Eyes Different Sizes?

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Michael M.Apr 26, 2011

I'm in my late 30s but I only started noticing a few years ago that my eyes are shaped differently and uneven. Looking back at old photos I guess it has always been there, but it seems to be getting worse. People around me tell me it's unnoticeable but I think they are just being nice. What is the cause and is there a fix?

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