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

tlc95Jul 15, 2017
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?

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