I have different eye shapes. One is smaller than the other. What could have caused this and how can I "fix" it? (Photo)

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I just started noticing this year how different my eyes look to one another. I'm pretty sure I didn't have this a couple years ago, I do need glasses but I don't wear them often maybe this could have caused the problem?

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

The ptosis is worse on the left side.  This can be corrected with the appropriate surgery to improve you appearance and symmetry.  There are a number of wonderful oculoplastic surgeons close to where you live.  The American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery maintains a geographic directory that can help you find a highly qualified surgery to assess your concerns.

Paul W. Papillion, MD · Answer

Everyone has facial asymmetry. No ones face from one side to the other is the same. In your case, it is visible...but not drastic...not drastic enough that I would expect anyone in real life to question. From your one picture...I cant see anything obvious to offer you surgically. For fun, grab a celebrity magazine and look at closeups of people faces and then compare there eyes and the halves of their faces...I bet you see more asymmetty than you have ever noticed before.

Suzanne Kim Doud Galli, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

While facial asymmetries are common. You have slight ptosis of your eyelids bilaterally  have your eyes evaluated by a board certified oculoplastic surgeon.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

Every one of us has a dominant side, one foot larger, one arm stronger, and even one eye, our dominant eye slightly larger that the other. Facial asymmetry is the normal, and you most likely had the same issue years ago. Glasses are not the cause.

Sean Freeman, MD · Answer

Monserrat1817, I have the same problem as do almost all of my patients. In other words you are normal.

Paul Loewenstein (retired) · Answer

What you have is a condition known as ptosis, or drooping of the eyelid. It is slightly worse on your left side based on this picture. That is causing the asymmetry. This can be corrected with surgery.

I have different eye shapes. One is smaller than the other. What could have caused this and how can I "fix" it? (Photo)

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