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How can you tell if an undercorrection of the eye is permanent after ptosis repair surgery?

Susan NY
I had ptosis repair surgery about a week ago and had my stiches removed recently. Before having the stich removed, the lid on the eye with eye surgery looked higher than my other eye which was a big concern. However, the doctor adjusted my sutures and I was very happy with the result. Now though it looks like the eye with the surgery is drooping and is smaller than my other eye. Could this correct itself?

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