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Lower eye lid muscle needs tightening - what is a safe procedure?

Jubilant80036Feb 26, 2026

I am a 92 year old white male. My lower ieft eye lid protudes out. I had a surgeon look at it and said it because of muscle sag. I have heart problems such as afib,high blood high blood pressure , tia, arteries contracting etc - lung asthma ,, pre diabetic and skin cancer. I take 15 meds a day including blood thinners . All my doctors say I am ok for surgery.

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