Do I have ptosis on my left eye? (photos)

Question

I used to wear contact lenses. I have also had minor trauma to my left eyelid (right eye in the pic). Sometimes my left eyelid feels tired and different from the right one. I have attached a pic which on a bad day what my eye looks like. Does my left eye have Ptosis? would the muller's muscle resection technique be appropriate? Is one way to be 100% sure if this is ptosis and if the muller method would work is to use phenylephrine eye drops? Would the feeling also go away after surgery?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

I recommend contacting your internist to be assessed for Grave's disease or other thyroid abnormalities. If these tests are normal, you need a detailed assessment by an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for why you have proptosis and what options are needed to manage this situation.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. Your left eyelid does not appear droopy. Your right upper eyelid appears retracted and the lower lids do as well. This could be the cause of a medical condition. Please see an oculoplastic surgeon in person for in- person evaluation. Good luck,

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