I noticed that my right eye looks different than my left. Wanted to know what it is and what can be done about it?

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Sanjay "Jay" Keni, MD · Answer

Hi Thatswimmer,You appear to have ptosis of the right eyelid.  This is where the eyelid sits slightly lower on the eye.  You can tell by comparing the distance from the center of the pupil to the lower edge of the eyelid in each eye.  In your right eye, the distance is smaller.If this is bothersome to you, you could have it surgically treated by an oculoplastic surgeon.Best wishes,Dr. Jay

John J. Martin, Jr., MD · Answer

You have a small amount of ptosis of the right upper lid.  This can be corrected surgically.  May actually need to do both lids.  See an oculoplastic surgeon who can evaluate the eyelid muscles to determine what surgery would be best for you.

David Cheung, MBChB, Bsc(Hons), FRCOphth · Answer

Hi greetings from the UK. Yes you've got a mild ptosis affecting YOUR right upper lid. This is most likely due to stretching and atrophy of the eyelid tendon involved in eyelid elevation (levator aponeurosis). I'd recommend seeing an oculoplastic surgeon as this is their bread and butter work and treatment may involve observation only, drops and/or surgery. Best wishesDavid

Darab Hormozi, MD · Answer

Based on your photo, you have a small ptosis of the right upper eyelid.  It is within acceptable norm but if it bothers you, it can be corrected with a small adjustment to the elevator muscle.  Look for an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation.

I noticed that my right eye looks different than my left. Wanted to know what it is and what can be done about it?

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