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Thank you for the question. Ptosis repair is common for children. If it can be shown that the eyelid is obstructing your vision, insurance covers the procedure. See an experienced oculoplastic surgeon to evaluate the cause of your condition and discuss potential treatments. Good luck,
If you do have ptosis, then you can have a surgery to elevate the lid. See an oculoplastic surgeon to determine which type of repair would be best for you.
Yes, you should be able to have eyelid ptosis surgery with parental consent. Best to see an oculoplastic specialist for evaluation.
With parental consent you may be a candidate for surgery of the upper eyelid. You will need visual field testing and a determination of levator function as well as a determination of dry eye problems if any. Insurance will cover this surgery if there are medical indications .A comprehensive examination will be necessary.Michael Eisemann M.D.Plastic SurgeonHouston, Texas
With permission from your parents, ptosis can be treated on patients who are your age. For insurance to cover the procedure, you would need documentation of visual field loss due to the ptosis. This evaluation is traditionally performed by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Repair of the ptosis is usually performed by a plastic surgeon, ENT surgeon, or occuloplastic surgeon. Cost varies depending on surgeon, facility, and geographically. Best of luck to you.
Thank you for your question and if you indeed have ptosis it should be covered by your insurance so see an expert with your parents and be evaluatedDr Corbin
It can be tough to get 100% symmetry with any surgery, and especially when only doing one side. However you have only a very slight asymmetry at this point, with maybe a 1mm difference. And you are only 2 weeks post-op. So this is an excellent result. As you...
Thank you for the question. Your right eyelid is higher than your left lid. You aware of this "ptosis" and could have surgery to lift the left eyelid. A "lazy eye" refers to misalignment of the eyes. It is difficult to see the bumps in the photograph. I recommend in office evaluation by a board...
Long term contact lens use, particularly hard, has been shown to cause ptosis. There are a few surgical procedures that can be performed by an oculoplastic surgeon to correct your droopy eyelid. Good luck.
Thank you for the question and for sharing your photo.Your right eyelid is ptotic, but your left is slightly low too. If you have surgery on the right upper lid, which is possible, then your left might drop as well. This can be lifted too if needed. See an oculoplastic surgeon in office for in...
It would be good to see a picture before contact lens use. In some people who use contact lens for many years the lids may droop. Unusual after only 11 years, but possible. Especially if you were a little low to begin. The astigmatism was probably always there and is...
If you only had one eye operated on, and the other one is now falling, that is an example of Herring's Law. If this stays this way, which it may if it has already been several weeks, you may want to now lift the other eyelid.
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