One of my Eyes Look More Closed? (photo)

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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.

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is not uncommon to have some minor differences between the eyes. Sometimes surgery may be warranted and sometimes not. I believe more information could be obtained by examining you in person but it's possible that there could be a minor difference in the position of your eyebrows. This could also cause a difference in the upper eyelids. A consult with an oculoplastic surgeon, facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon would be helpful to determine the cause and whether you might be a candidate for treatment. From your pictures, the difference between eyes appears very minor and it may not be worth having any treatment.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

In the photographs there is perhaps modest asymmetry between the two upper lids. It is so minor that I would discourage surgical intervention.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

No your eyes do not look lazy. You do have an asymmetry and the photographs provided are not really adequate to determine the basis for this asymmetry. I recommend seeing an oculoplastic surgeon for an assessment of the situation for more definitive information.

One of my Eyes Look More Closed? (photo)

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