How Do I Fix my Lazy Eyelid? (photo)

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I am concerned that my lazy eye and eyelid is going to get worse and that it is visible to others around me. Is there anything I can do to make it open as much as the other eye so that they look equal?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It appears that you may have some ptosis (lowering) of your right upper eyelid. There are surgical procedures that can correct this condition. I would recommend seeing an occuloplastic surgeon to determine if you are a candidate for such a procedure.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The right upper eyelid droop or ptosis can be repaired with a short outpatient surgery procedure.

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

You have right upper eyelid ptosis (droopy), which can be corrected by ptosis surgery.  Please see an oculoplastic surgeon.

Sean Younai, MD, FACS · Answer

lazy eye, otherwise known as eyelid ptosis could have been caused by a variety of reasons including detachement of the Levator Muscle. Eyelid ptosis can be fixed by repairing the Lavortor muscle.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Make an appointment with an ocular plastic surgeon to tighten up the loose muscles that hold the eyelid open. Sometimes this can be billed to medical insurance if it is significant enough. Cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty will be of no benefit for this condition.

How Do I Fix my Lazy Eyelid? (photo)

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