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My 3 month old son eye doesn't seem to open as wide as the other eye. when he was first born he couldn't open it at all but now it's opened more?
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Ptosis: can be congenital and can affect the development of vision. It is important to have your doctor examine your baby to determine if there is a neurologic or structural *(i.e.something blocking the eyelid) cause and then go on to an ophthalmologist to be sure the eyelid opens enough to allow normal vision. See http://www.drjordan.on.ca/pdfs/InSight_v6n4_Mar01.pdf
Answered 6/27/2016
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