For a long time my left eye has been very different from my right (which I consider normal) and its very noticeable in pictures, (my right eye looks completely fine). I'm not sure what's wron with it but I think it may be down to excess and droopy skin. Either that or my entire left eyeball is at a wrong position. Thanks in advance to anyone taking the time to read and reply, it's greatly appreciated. The photo doesn't do it enough justice either, sometimes it looks much weirder.
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December 13, 2015
Answer: See oculoplastic specialist for eye size asymmetry
You need a careful exam to rule out causes for proptosis (principally thyroid disease). The scleral show can be correct surgically: The type of procedure (canthoplasty versus a more involved procedure) could only be determined on physical exam. The procedure would slightly...
It is likely that you have a skeletal asymmetry causing your right eye socket to be lower than the left. This could be demonstrated with MRI/CT scan, but it is very mild and corrective surgery would be too dangerous.Everyone has some mild asymmetry.
I have added a link that might be helpful...Hi EM1550. There are several reasons why the appearance of bags can recur, ranging from recurrent herniation of fat pads, to bulky eyelid muscle, and excess skin if you have repeated bouts of allergic swelling that stretches out the skin. An in pe...
