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One of my Eyes Look More Closed? (photo)

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RealSelf193Jul 7, 2013

It feels as if it gets worse throughout the day, I've had people tell me that one of my eyes looks more closed. It's only recently gotten a lot worse, I'm 19 and Male(if the pictures didn't reveal that hehe). I'm not sure if it's ptosis or what, I do have slightly blurry vision from that eye but I don't seem to have a lazy eye. Will I be requiring any surgery for this and what might it be? Cheers and thanks in advance.

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Dr. Michael I. Echavez, MD
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