My right eye has always looked smaller than my left since I was a kid, and it makes that side seem a bit droopy. I've attached a photo is there any kind of surgery that could help the right eyelid open more to match the left one?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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It is called ptosis. It can be improved by doing ptosis surgery.get complete eye check up by eye surgeon, if possible with oculoplasty surgeon.discuss with him/her pros and cons of surgery and your expectations from surgery

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My doctor noticed an old faint linear scar on my cornea during an exam but said it's normal and didn't suggest surgery why wouldn't they recommend removing it if it's a scar? Should I be concerned about it affecting my vision later?

Phototherapeutic Keratectomy (PTK) PTK is a laser procedure that removes superficial scars and smooths the corneal surface

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My mom has had two laser surgeries for retina detachment and is currently using drops for a mild infection. Now she needs cataract surgery where would be the best place to get it done given her history?

Given retinal history, cataract surgery should be done at a center with retinal backup‚Äîlook for a tertiary eye care hospital or retina specialist for best outcome.

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my left eye has no vision and is myopic with a lazy eye, and I've been suggested ICL. my right eye is 2.7 myopic and they recommended lasik. i'm from a BPL family with an annual income of 45k and can't afford the surgery what options do i have?

ophthal opinion is advised to the patient.

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