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Left eye closes significantly when I smile, is this ptosis? & what would help? (Photo)

June 18, 2023
Asked By:Annlee27 in Orlando, Florida

My left eye closes significantly when I smile. However, it only does this when smiling and looks fine when my face is normal. What would help fix this?

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Answer: We don't operate on eyelids that get heavy only when you smile.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: We don't operate on eyelids that get heavy only when you smile.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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