I have had a raised eyebrow and drooping eyelid for around 10 years now. I don’t recall having it when I was younger but looking back at photos over the last 10 years it is obvious. Looking up ptosis online this is usually a drooping eyelid with eyebrows level so I’m unsure if I have ptosis or it is something I should get checked out. Any help or advice would be much appreciated.
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I recommend contacting your internist to be assessed for Grave's disease or other thyroid abnormalities. If these tests are normal, you need a detailed assessment by an experienced oculoplastic surgeon for why you have proptosis and what options are needed to manage this situation.
Dear Beautiful5697,
I can see two issues you may have looking at your picture. The first is regarding your upper eyelid asymmetry. The lids are actually the same height - it's the creases that are slightly different in height. The reason for this is your left brow is a bit lower than the...