Question 1

epicanthal fold on my right eye but not my left. is that strange?

Accepted Answer

Not strange: Everyone is asymetric.  Fold in one eye and not the other is not common but certainly not rare or strange.

Question 2

why do i only have an epicanthal fold on my right eye?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: It is part of the anatomy you inherited.

Question 3

what does it mean to have an epicanthal fold on my right eye?

Accepted Answer

Extra lid fold: An epicanthal fold is the arced skin overhang on the nasal side of the upper lid which is so common in asian populations.  Some non-asians have this and it is generally not a functional problem.  If for some reason it occurs only on the one side, it can be surgically altered to match the other eye.

Question 4

what's a good way to get rid of epicanthal fold (eye) without surgery?

Accepted Answer

None: Surgery is the only way, unless you know a really good make-up artist who can hide it well.

Question 5

does asian eyelid surgery work to get rid of an epicanthal fold? i think that's what i have. it's kind of a folded pouch at the corner of my eyes? i'd like to get rid of it, and i'm wondering if asian eyelid surgery can get rid of it? i do have a partial

Accepted Answer

Epicanthal : Epicanthal fold reduction is part of an asian eyelid surgery if you want it to be.  Not all asians who get a blepharoplasty want the epicanthal fold taken away.  Discuss this in detail with your surgeon well before the surgery so that there is no question in anyones mind what you are having done.  That's a good idea for any type of cosmetic surgery.

Question 6

is plastic surgery the only possible way to correct an asymmetrical epicanthal fold?

Accepted Answer

"Plastic Surgery": Is a blanket term that means different things to different people- especially plastic surgeons! if you have an asymmetric fold, we need to determine why. You need to see a plastic surgeon or an ophthammologist with experience with eyelid ptosis. They will need to assess if you have, and to what degree: eyelid ptosis (droop) and levator muscle dysfunction. With this they can make a DX and tx plan.

Question 7

i have dark circles under my right eye but not my left. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction: Dark circles under only one eye could be due to an allergic reaction affecting the tissue below one eye more than the other. It could be caused by eye makeup or over-the-counter eye drops, rubbing around the eye can make it worse on the rubbed side. Sleep deprivation will sometimes result in dark circles that can be more noticeable on one side. Excess alcohol intake has been said to cause it too.

Question 8

i am having trouble with parts of my face i can wink with my right eye but not my left, if i close both eyes i can open and close my left but not my right... the left side of my face(cheeks near the mouth) is not working right if i drink it spills out tha

Accepted Answer

As : As per the previous doctor's response, anytime you have facial and visual involvement a stroke must be considered. A less serious but very annoying diagnosis may be a bell's palsy. This is an inflammation of the facial nerve causing compression of the nerve as it passes from the brain stem into the face. This nerve supplies the muscles of the side of the face (of course there is a facial nerve for each side of the face). Causes are viral infection, lyme disease, and idiopathic( means we don't know). Treatment can include antiviral drugs and/or steroids. A bell's palsy usually starts getting better in 4-5 weeks.
I hope that by now you have been checked out.

Question 9

can your right eye the same as your left?

Accepted Answer

Essentially: The basic visual functions of most people with normal eyes are evenly matched.  There can be subtle differences in color depth of view and either the left or the right eye will be a 'dominant' eye in fixations such as aiming a telescope.  A few of course have developmental, or refractive or disease differences cause major differences between the eyes.

Question 10

my right eye is smaller than the left one. is this bad?

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor: It may be that one upper lid is lower than the other and the eye appears a different size when in reality they are the same size.  This can be a neurological issue and requires you to see an eye doctor.  Also, one can can be pushed more forward due to thyroid disorder.  Need to see eye doctor.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Epicanthal fold on my right eye but not my left Is that strange

A member asked:

Epicanthal fold on my right eye but not my left. is that strange?

A member asked:

Why do i only have an epicanthal fold on my right eye?

A member asked:

What does it mean to have an epicanthal fold on my right eye?

A member asked:

What's a good way to get rid of epicanthal fold (eye) without surgery?

A member asked:

Does asian eyelid surgery work to get rid of an epicanthal fold? i think that's what i have. it's kind of a folded pouch at the corner of my eyes? i'd like to get rid of it, and i'm wondering if asian eyelid surgery can get rid of it? i do have a partial

A member asked:

Is plastic surgery the only possible way to correct an asymmetrical epicanthal fold?

A member asked:

I have dark circles under my right eye but not my left. what could it be?

A member asked:

I am having trouble with parts of my face i can wink with my right eye but not my left, if i close both eyes i can open and close my left but not my right... the left side of my face(cheeks near the mouth) is not working right if i drink it spills out tha

A member asked:

Can your right eye the same as your left?

A member asked:

My right eye is smaller than the left one. is this bad?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?