My Eyes Are Extremly Asymmetrical. Is There Surgery for This? (photo)

Question

I am seriously sick of people staring at me and I have also been super klutzy (I run into EVERYTHING). Is there a surgery to correct my eyes? Estimate on how much? Have you ever heard of insurance covering something like this?

Aaron Stone, MD · Answer

Thank  you for submitting your photo and questions. You definitely have asymmetry with a smaller distance between open eyelid edges on the right and an epicanthal fold of skin near the inner corner of the eye on the right. The eyelid raising muscle on the right may be inserting differently into the eyelid thereby creating this fold. The only thing one can say from your photo is greater symmetry can be achieved through surgery but it is unclear from the single photo what that surgery should be.
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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

it is difficult from this photo to view your concerns:

	
		there may be ptosis or drooping
	
		the position of your eye bone or nose may be off
	
		an oculoplastic surgeon is an excellent choice

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS · Answer

You have bony facial asymmetry, with right eye socket (orbit) smaller than the left, which causes relatively smaller eye appearance on the right.  There are nonsurgical and surgical options that can camouflage or improve the asymmetry.  Insurance won't cover it.  Consult an oculoplastic or facial plastic surgeon.

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

While the photo appears to show asymmetry, a proper consultation including physical examination is needed prior to developing a surgical recommendation.  The fees may differ widely depending on where you are in the country. Insurance is unlikely to cover the procedure.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

And its abnormal to be perfectly symmetrical.  I'm sorry but I do not appreciate the extreme asymmetry you describe and would further explore why you feel people are staring at you.  Could it be the unusual hair style or something else that you've chosen to do for yourself?  Regardless, I am doubtful your eyes are reason you have have that perception and if surgery was to be done, you should be absolutely certain you and your surgeon have communicated the anticipated outcome thoroughly so you really understand what you pursuing.

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