My left eye just seems to be getting smaller and my right eye just seems to be getting bigger. You'll notice that my right eye does have some discoloration (brown, orange spots). The size difference is really starting to wear on my confidence! Granted the bags under my eyes have grown considerably since I became a mom. I have bad eyesight and just recently went in for an exam. Do I see my PCP or an optometrist for this growing concern?
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May 16, 2017
Answer: I recommend seeing an ophthalmologist- an eye MD.
Hello blef leppard,
You have lateral canthal rounding ( some may choose it to be called webbing). The solution to your rounding is not that difficult. Sharpening that angle can be done with a small surgery. You will need to discuss this option with an Oculoplastic surgeon. The bigger picture...
Suture bumps can form after surgery and typically improve with time. Cysts can also form, and can be treated depending on the size and symptoms. Since you are experiencing pain, follow up with your doctor right away to for an in-person examination.
Medical insurance does not pay for surgery to improve your appearance and your aging changes are moderate, certainly not "advanced." I don't understand why Botox was tried, as your photos demonstrate a need for cosmetic upper eyelid blepharoplasty. In my practice your condition, which clearly...
