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Eyelid asymmetry

2017-03-10 05:36:48
Hi im 16 year old and my left eye is droopy than the right one is it a serious concern and if surgery done would it be painful?
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Known as ptosis you may  undergo for surgery for cosmetic  purposes but if it is not disturbing Vision ,you need not go for Surgery,expenditure around rs30 thousands & you may  consult Dr A k Grover in Delhi ex HOD Gangaram hospital nee Delhi because are living in Delhi

Answered2017-03-10 23:47:56

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Hello A. Droopy eyes is known as ptosis B. Surgery is required if it obstructs visual axis C. Surgery if required is not painful

Answered2017-03-10 12:34:50

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If drooping is not affecting your vision then no problem. But if it is affecting then a serious concern. Surgery can be done depending upon the diagnosis. Surgery is not painful as it is done after anaesthetising your lid.

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