Is it normal to have 2 completely different eyelids? (photos)

March 9, 2015
Asked By:chrisiflower in Germantown, MD

One of my eyelids folds completely in when my eyes are open and the other one leaves space. This makes it hard to do things such as apply makeup evenly or at all. The lid that folds in folds past the rim of my eye so it's difficult for things such as eyeliner to even appear. I would to know if this is normal or not.

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Answer: Asymmetry is the rule

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David J. Levens, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 10, 2015

Answer: Facial asymmetry and eyelid asymmetry

Brett S. Kotlus, MD, MS, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 10, 2015

Answer: Facial asymmetry and eyelid asymmetry

Brett S. Kotlus, MD, MS, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 10, 2015

Answer: This is actually very common.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 10, 2015

Answer: This is actually very common.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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Answer: Eyelid asymmetry

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