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Do lateral canthopexies shorten the eyes like canthoplasties?

I noticed with canthoplasties a lot of peoples eyes end up shorter vertically, like the distance between the inner and outer canthus is shortened. I do not want this effect so I’m wondering if canthopexies do the same thing

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Dr. Bilgen Katipoglu Erenoglu, MD
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Answered on Jun 5, 2022
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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Lower eyelid retraction involves elevating the lower eyelids which is a speciliazed procedures. Tarsal strip is not the same thing. Best to see an expert for discussion and determine what procedure you need.

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Ayse Dolar Bilge, MD

There is some options for scleral show , it would be better if you provide some photos. Best regards

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Onur Ogan, MD

Canthoplasty is a kind of surgery which aims to pull the outer corner of the eye to a superolateral position while thightening the lower eyelid. Pulling of lower eyelid to that position results eyelid to snap on the eyeball and increased scleral show if the lower eyelid laxity is insufficient....

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