Should I see a doctor about my uneven eyes and can they be corrected? (Photo)

May 28, 2015
Asked By:Ineptia in Palm Desert, CA

I noticed that the eye that opens less wide had poor vision when I was about 8 years old, the vision has only gotten worse ever since. I noticed that the same eye was occasionally lazy when I was about 14, sometimes drifting away to the side somewhat. The asymmetry is not too noticeable in person, however it really shows in photographs and is not great on my self esteem. Could these symptoms be signs of a bigger issue and can the asymmetry be corrected?

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Answer: Please see an ophthalmologist

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Answer: Please see an ophthalmologist

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Answer: Eye drifting out

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