My right eye becomes smaller than my left eye. What is the cause and what should I do now? (Photo)

October 13, 2016
Asked By:Aero13 in Little York, IN

I got a viral infection on my right eye 7-8 month ago but after curing I found that my right eye becomes smaller than my left eye and the eyelid dropped. My question is - Why this happens and what should I do now ??My right eye become smaller that my left eye and eye balls also become asymmetrical ... That's look wired and disgusting .. What is the cause of of and what should I do now ????? Please Help

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