What is going on with my eyes and how could they be made to appear more even? (Photo)

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What is going on with my eyes and how could they be made to appear more even? One eye doesn’t open up as much as the other.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

If you had funky eyelid surgery, it could cause this. If you have not have had eyelid surgery, the photo suggest you have right proptosis and right upper eyelid retraction. The most common cause for this is thyroid eye disease. Your internist can perform the appropriate tests to check for this. It is also possible to have eye changs consistent with thyroid eye disease and yet the thyroid is normal. I also suggest getting assessed by a university based oculofacial surgeon.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

As we age, our eyelids naturally sag and droop. A combination approach would be best to see visible improvement. In terms of non-surgical treatment options, I would recommend a Chemical Brow Lift (using Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, or Jeuveau) and filler injections to rejuvenate the temples, eyebrow, eyelid, eye troughs, upper eye hollows, and forehead. I typically combine this with Ultherapy and thread lifting to lift the brow; RF and skin tightening laser treatments to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin; and laser or superficial RF devices for improvements in texture, color, and any crepey skin around the eyes as needed. In some cases, surgery is the best solution to achieve the desired results. See an expert for a formal consultation. Best, Dr. Emer.​

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