Can the iris of one eye be larger than the other? Can I achieve symmetrical eyes? (Photos)

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Ever since I was young I have been so insecure about my eyes. They are not the same shape and my iris appears smaller in my left eye. I have noticed more of a change as I get older. When I look up I notice it even more. Is there any advice out there for how I can go about making my eyes symmetrical?

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

I do not think that you have different sized irises of your eyes.  It does appear that one of your upper eyelids falls lower across your eyelid though, and this will cause that iris to show less.  This condition is called ptosis and it can be corrected with surgery.  I would recommend seeing an oculoplastic surgeon or a surgeon experienced with ptosis surgery.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear tlc95,
The iris is just like any other structure in the human body.  It can be asymmetric, and that is normal.  Unfortunately, that is something that is incorrectable.  Your eyes look perfectly normal.

Richard O. Gregory, MD · Answer

You have attractive eyes.  Please leave them alone.  As you age there will be need for surgery.

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Can the iris of one eye be larger than the other? Can I achieve symmetrical eyes? (Photos)

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