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Can droopy eyelids cause blurred vision and is it bad for long term vision?

My mom had this surgery due to blurred vision and I've noticed that if I lift my eyelids, my vision greatly improves, can this cause cause permanent vision damage?

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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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Dr. Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
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