What Surgery is Available to Enlarge the Eyes?

August 19, 2009
Asked By:Carol571

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.

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May 26, 2019

Answer: Blepharoplasty or ptosis repair

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May 26, 2019

Answer: Blepharoplasty or ptosis repair

William Portuese, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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August 21, 2009

Answer: Consider seeing an oculoplastic surgeon

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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August 21, 2009

Answer: Consider seeing an oculoplastic surgeon

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 2, 2017

Answer: Ptosis surgery

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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April 2, 2017

Answer: Ptosis surgery

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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May 19, 2020

Answer: Surgery to open your eyes

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May 19, 2020

Answer: Surgery to open your eyes

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November 25, 2013

Answer: Ptosis of the uppe lid

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November 25, 2013

Answer: Ptosis of the uppe lid

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