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My left eye's eyelids have considerably lowered down. there is also a dryness in my eyelids. Is it an infection or something else?
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Hello....i think this is ptosis It may be mechanical or innervational... Kindly consult your local eye surgeon
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This situation needs more details. If the lids are swollen & painful, it could suggest infection. If lid has drooped down, it merits a different kind of approach. Dryness in addition can alter the picture even more. A thorough evaluation by an ophthalmologist will be very worthy.
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