I have very poor vision in my left eye. Regular eye doctors have only given me glasses. My right side is fine. An eye doctor said my left eye socket is smaller than the right. I was told there’s something going on with the nerves in the back. I would like it to appear more open and bigger. I don’t even know if that’s possible.
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September 26, 2017
Answer: First, there is excellent oculoplastic surgery in your community.
This is a difficult question to clearly answer, as it truly depends on a lot of different factors, especially factors that deal with exactly how your operation was performed.
It is likely that things can be improved, but not entirely reversed.
Please ask your surgeon what can be done, and get...
The swelling associated with the chalazia and the surgery, will weigh the eyelid down. The ptosis may resolve when all of the swelling settles down. This can take 6 to 12 months. At the end of that process, it is possible that the eyelid will end up being droopy and require revisional su...
For significant improvement, hooded eyelids require surgery if there is enough skin. For nonsurgical treatments: Radiofrequency (Thermage or Venus Legacy/Viva), injectable fillers, and a Botox brow lift can help contour the eyebrows and lift the eyelid skin. I recommend getting a formal...
