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Can someone still have infraorbital implants if they have slight scleral show?

LG18Mar 25, 2022
Hi, I have slight scleral show but am interested in infraorbital rim implants. I’m not particularly bothered by the scleral show, but am worried about having the implants making it worse. I know protective canthopexy is used to prevent this. Is this enough? Or can I not have these implants without a likelihood of accentuating the scleral show and making a minor defect major? Many thanks.

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Answered on Mar 26, 2022
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