I had a benign tumor removed from my spine,which left my right eye drooping and my right eyebrow strangely arched,which gets worse in bright light . I feel like a total freak.
Answer: Drooping eye since surgery It is hard to say without seeing you as nothing takes the place of an in person consultation. But I do agree with my colleagues who have already replied that it sounds like you may have ptosis and may benefit from ptosis repair. Let me know if I can be of assistance to you.
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Answer: Drooping eye since surgery It is hard to say without seeing you as nothing takes the place of an in person consultation. But I do agree with my colleagues who have already replied that it sounds like you may have ptosis and may benefit from ptosis repair. Let me know if I can be of assistance to you.
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Eyelid ptosis after other surgery It sounds like you have right upper eyelid ptosis, with brow compensation (meaning the brow is lifting in order to assist raise the upper eyelid). You should be a candidate for eyelid ptosis surgery. See an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation.
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Eyelid ptosis after other surgery It sounds like you have right upper eyelid ptosis, with brow compensation (meaning the brow is lifting in order to assist raise the upper eyelid). You should be a candidate for eyelid ptosis surgery. See an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation.
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June 5, 2016
Answer: There is no substitute for an actual personal consultation with a fellowship trained oculofacial surgeon. You are describing weakness in the distribution of the left facial nerve. Unfortunately removal of these tumors can result in motor nerve injury. No one is in a better position to know if the damage created in removing your tumor will be permanent than the surgeon who removed the tumor. The good news is that the brow, the eyelid, and if needed, the face can be lifted to compensate for these changes. The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery maintains a regional directory on their website that will assist you find a highly qualified surgeon in your area for an assessment. It is useful to have the health of the cornea assessed even before you are ready for restorative surgery because the nerve weakness can affect the blink function of the eyelids and cause a dry eye.
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June 5, 2016
Answer: There is no substitute for an actual personal consultation with a fellowship trained oculofacial surgeon. You are describing weakness in the distribution of the left facial nerve. Unfortunately removal of these tumors can result in motor nerve injury. No one is in a better position to know if the damage created in removing your tumor will be permanent than the surgeon who removed the tumor. The good news is that the brow, the eyelid, and if needed, the face can be lifted to compensate for these changes. The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery maintains a regional directory on their website that will assist you find a highly qualified surgeon in your area for an assessment. It is useful to have the health of the cornea assessed even before you are ready for restorative surgery because the nerve weakness can affect the blink function of the eyelids and cause a dry eye.
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Horner's Syndrome following spinal surgery Thank you for sharing your problem. You likely have ptosis (drooping eyelid) following your spinal surgery. This is a common problem Oculoplastic Surgeons manage. See an experienced doctor for comprehensive evaluation in person and discussion of treatment options.Good luck,
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Horner's Syndrome following spinal surgery Thank you for sharing your problem. You likely have ptosis (drooping eyelid) following your spinal surgery. This is a common problem Oculoplastic Surgeons manage. See an experienced doctor for comprehensive evaluation in person and discussion of treatment options.Good luck,
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Eyebrow position change after spine surgery While nerves can recover for many years after injury, most times whatever recovery is present after two years is the limit for recovery since the muscle weakens over time. Main the meantime, you can use Botox to control the arching of the brow and to weaken the muscle on the opposite side to improve symmetry. Once you you and your surgeon are sure that recovery is complete, you can have a brow lift to try to get the best symmetry possible. Good luck.
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June 5, 2016
Answer: Eyebrow position change after spine surgery While nerves can recover for many years after injury, most times whatever recovery is present after two years is the limit for recovery since the muscle weakens over time. Main the meantime, you can use Botox to control the arching of the brow and to weaken the muscle on the opposite side to improve symmetry. Once you you and your surgeon are sure that recovery is complete, you can have a brow lift to try to get the best symmetry possible. Good luck.
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