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Can mild ptosis surgery be covered by insurance? (Photo)

I have mild ptosis. My ptosis eye feels tired soon and I see double vision when I work long time. My eyebrow of this side of eye is much higher. Will insurance cover mild ptosis surgery in Australia?

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