I have been confirmed I have severe ptosis in my left eye. It gets to the point where I can hardly see anything. I often have to lift my eyebrow to help my sight. I have been told I will be waiting a year for surgery at the least. I really don't want to start a new school looking like this. My parents were wondering how much is it to go private?
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July 4, 2018
Answer: You need a very experience ptosis surgeon.
I would recommend you have a review with an experienced oculoplastic surgeon to assess the ptosis, evaluate the squint and eyeball (globe) position.
If the levator function is good, the pheylephrine test is an excellent method of visualising the potential surgical outcome, before actually...
Thank you for the question. Ptosis repair is common for children. If it can be shown that the eyelid is obstructing your vision, insurance covers the procedure. See an experienced oculoplastic surgeon to evaluate the cause of your condition and discuss potential treatments. Good luck,
It certainly looks like you have had a very acceptable result considering you are only 14 days. You do have some asymmetry of you orbital region which you may be seeing as a difference. Swelling usually takes 6-8 weeks to fully resolve. If you are at all concerned by all means...
