Am I a good candidate for ptosis correction surgery? (Photos)

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Congenital cataract in left eye - cataract removed at age 2 but no lens implanted. This left me with amblyopia, strabismus, and ptosis in the left eye. At 17 - strabismus surgery - successful. Then, 6 months later - ptosis surgery. Now, the asymmetry is even worse. The crease is too high and my eye looks permanently swollen. It's been 4 years. Unfortunately, the ophthalmologist who performed the procedure did not want to own up to her mistake, so she refused to correct it.. Please help

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

That is because you have a complex history. There are few few surgeons who are really going to be able to help you with this issue. You need a detailed in person examination to determine if the muscle that needs to lift the right upper eyelid is working adequately. The function we are looking for is called levator function. To have true success here, you need 12 mm or more of levator function, which is a measure of eyelid excursion. If you have this, it should be possible to both lower your upper eyelid crease and repair the upper eyelid ptosis. I am attaching a video and a website reference so you understand what is possible. I think you will need to travel to get the work you need.

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