How can I fix the appearance of crossed eyes (pseudostrabismus)? Please help (photos)

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Recently saw an eye specialist and was told I do not have crossed eyes, but rather the appearance of crossed eyes (pseudostrabismus). I was told it was due to the shape of my eyelids. Everything I've read about surgically altering the appearance of crossed eyes is in regards to monolids, which I do not have. It appears as though my upper eyelid is just big and covers too much of my inner eye. What could I do to change this?

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

It is a difficult problem as it relates to the your eyelids, eye socket, and eyeball are positioned. The lower eyelid can be lifted to make the eyes more almond shaped, which may or may not address your issue. See following link.

Cory S. Goldberg, BSc, MD, FRCS(C) · Answer

Pseudostrabismus is the appearance of crossed eyes which usually results from excess skin or folds in the inner corner of the eye.  This can be corrected under local anaesthetic with a relatively minor procedure releasing that web or tight piece of skin.

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