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Is there really a "normal" amount of schleral show? (photos)

JennaInDC
I had a lower bleph procedure done a couple of years ago to remove bags under my eyes. At the time, my eyes were a normal almond shape, and from pre-surgical photos it's easy to see that my iris was covered top and bottom (granted, more on top). I knew that my eye shape might change a bit, but I thought the results (image uploaded) was more than a "bit". I have discussed this with my surgeon ad nauseum, but he maintains that 2-3 mm of schleral show is completely normal. Is this true???

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