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Ptosis correction without surgery - are there any non-surgical options? (Photo)

About five years ago I had ptosis surgery on my right eye through the NHS. Sadly, I’ve never been happy with the result. I’m wondering if there’s anything that might improve it even a little without going through another surgery. Unfortunately I can’t afford to pay several thousand pounds for a revision operation. If anyone has had a similar experience or knows of non-surgical options that might help, I’d be really grateful to hear about them.

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Dr. Michael McCracken, MD
Dr. Michael McCracken, MD
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Answered on Apr 29, 2026
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