My eyes don't open very far. Very little of the whites of my eyes can be seen. Can this be corrected?I am not talking about a Blepharoplasty, although I may get that, also, if this other procedure can be done.
Answer: Blepharoplasty or ptosis repair There are some procedures that can be done to make the eyes more open. Blepharoplasty can help with the upper eyelid fold and crease by removing heaviness above the eyelids. Ptosis repair and small resection of Muller’s muscle can actually open the eyelid more than it currently does. For many examples of cosmetic upper blepharoplasty, please see the link and the video below
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Blepharoplasty or ptosis repair There are some procedures that can be done to make the eyes more open. Blepharoplasty can help with the upper eyelid fold and crease by removing heaviness above the eyelids. Ptosis repair and small resection of Muller’s muscle can actually open the eyelid more than it currently does. For many examples of cosmetic upper blepharoplasty, please see the link and the video below
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Answer: Consider seeing an oculoplastic surgeon Dear Birchtree It is possible that you have ptosis. This is heavy upper eyelids that hand low on the eye. However, sometimes when people ask about this issue, there can be other reasons for the eyes looking small. Your best bet is to seek out a true eyelid surgery expert. This would be an individual who is a board certified ophthalmologist with additional training is a fellowship sponsored by the American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This organization maintains a website that allows you to find an oculoplastic surgeon in your area.
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Answer: Consider seeing an oculoplastic surgeon Dear Birchtree It is possible that you have ptosis. This is heavy upper eyelids that hand low on the eye. However, sometimes when people ask about this issue, there can be other reasons for the eyes looking small. Your best bet is to seek out a true eyelid surgery expert. This would be an individual who is a board certified ophthalmologist with additional training is a fellowship sponsored by the American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This organization maintains a website that allows you to find an oculoplastic surgeon in your area.
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April 2, 2017
Answer: Ptosis surgery It sounds like you have droopy upper eyelids, which is called ptosis or blepharoptosis. There are different reasons why you get it, but usually from age, although some are born with them, some occur due to trauma, etc. The eyelids can certainly be raised, which as you said, is different from blepharoplasty. It is best done by an oculoplastic surgeon.
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Answer: Ptosis surgery It sounds like you have droopy upper eyelids, which is called ptosis or blepharoptosis. There are different reasons why you get it, but usually from age, although some are born with them, some occur due to trauma, etc. The eyelids can certainly be raised, which as you said, is different from blepharoplasty. It is best done by an oculoplastic surgeon.
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May 19, 2020
Answer: Surgery to open your eyes You may be a candidate to undergo upper eyelid surgery in the form of ptosis repair. In some cases this is done in conjunction with blepharoplasty. In concept, this surgery helps to elevate the upper eyelid margin (in essence shortening the upper eyelid) to a level that provides improved vision while creating a more 'open' eye.
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Answer: Surgery to open your eyes You may be a candidate to undergo upper eyelid surgery in the form of ptosis repair. In some cases this is done in conjunction with blepharoplasty. In concept, this surgery helps to elevate the upper eyelid margin (in essence shortening the upper eyelid) to a level that provides improved vision while creating a more 'open' eye.
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November 25, 2013
Answer: Ptosis of the uppe lid Eyelid Ptosis is a medical condition in which the upper lid is drooping down on the eye. Several factors could contribute to this and the diagnosis in general is either an aquired or congenital condition. If the patient can not open the eye when asked to look up, weakness of the levator muscle is diagnoses. You will need a thourough clinical examination so i can tell you if you have Ptosis and the treatment if any. Treatment is usualy surgical by a relatively simple procedure. Best of luck!
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Answer: Ptosis of the uppe lid Eyelid Ptosis is a medical condition in which the upper lid is drooping down on the eye. Several factors could contribute to this and the diagnosis in general is either an aquired or congenital condition. If the patient can not open the eye when asked to look up, weakness of the levator muscle is diagnoses. You will need a thourough clinical examination so i can tell you if you have Ptosis and the treatment if any. Treatment is usualy surgical by a relatively simple procedure. Best of luck!
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