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Will surgery for a lazy eye (strabismus) help my eyelid become less droopy?
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No: The surgery for strabismus will not alter any eyelid droopiness, as the surgery is for extra-ocular muscles only (those that move the eyeball) and not for lid opening muscles. That muscle is known as the levator aponeurosis and is responsible for holding the upper lid position and providing maximal opening when used.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: Strabismus surgery corrects the position of your eyeball muscles. The eyelid muscle that produces droopiness is separate and can be corrected in a separate procedure. One muscle( superior rectus) on the eyeball has a joint root with the eyelid muscle and if the one is corrected, it may improve the ptosis.
Answered 10/22/2013
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Other Surgery: A droopy eyelid is known as either lagophthalmos and/or blepharoptosis. This may due to a variety of mechanical or neurologic or congenital causes. Numerous surgical options are available but depend on the severity of the condition. Strabismus is an entirely different condition involving the eyeball (globe) and not the eyelid.
Answered 10/16/2012
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