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Why does my lower eye lid crease when I smile?

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WhiskeyjackOct 25, 2013

My right eye squints and gets a deep crease on my lower eye lid causing my eyes to appear different and look rather awkward. Is it a lazy eye, ptosis? What can be done fix it?

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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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