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Ptosis procedure question, non cosmetic (Photo)

August 27, 2024
Asked By:Intuitive213871 in Peterborough, New Hampshire

68. YR female Visual field test shows visual field reduced by 30% meeting insurance criteria for non cosmetic procedure. Two different surgeries recommended by two different surgeons. One procedure is a mullerectomy, the other is an external. Levator repair. Looking for input on which might provide best results & pros & cons of each.

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