I can't really figure out if the problem with my eyelid is caused by my lazy eye (although I had surgery to correct that when I was younger) or some type of ptosis. I feel like I look drowsy and spaced out all the time because of my droopy eyelid. I attached a picture because I'm not sure if this is ptosis at all. I don't want to get a surgery unless it will make my eyelids look the same size. I would also like to know if there are any alternatives to an eyelid surgery.
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A ptosis surgery should have less bruising and swelling than a blepharoplasty, and the recovery should also be easier since you are not disturbing the lower lid. As far as what to tell the curious, tell them you had a reconstructive procedure for a lazy eyelid, all of which is true.
There are a number of possible causes for the feeling you describe, but by far the most likely is dryness of the eye surface. When a ptosis repair lifts the eyelid up, the ocular surface is more exposed to air, wind, dust, fans, etc. and its not uncommon for eyes to become dry from...
So, the long-term use of Alphagan is not a good idea. It's occasionally used temporarily to lift an eyelid when someone has had eyelid drooping after Botox injection. The best solution will be surgical correction by an experienced surgeon. Check the ASOPRS website...