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Why are my eyes different sizes when is smile? (photos)

Darian20Jul 17, 2014
I've noticed for a few years now that my eyes look different from one another when I smile; however it's becoming so much worse. Every time I smile I think about it. Is there any strategy to get my eyes the same size when I'm smiling?

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Dr. Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
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