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What are the success rates of getting reasonably symmetrical eyes? (Photo)

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annon_please_rmJul 27, 2015

I was born with Ptosis, i'm finally doing something about it and can't wait, I have to wait 9 weeks until i can see a specialist, my optometerist didn't fill me with confidence when i asked him for the referral. What are the success rates of getting reasonably symmetrical eyes?

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