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Why Is One Of My Eyelids Drooping
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My eyelid is drooping what the heck?
Ptosis: A drooping eyelid is called ptosis and can be caused by a wide number of things. If this is a new onset problem, you should see your eye doctor soon in order to determine the cause of the problem. ...Read more
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Is it normal for one of my eyes to be drooping?
No: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician. Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you. ...Read more
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Why is my bottom eyelid swelling and itchy all of a sudden in one eye?
Likely allergy: This sounds like a contact allergy. It should resolve within 12-24 hours. You can use a cool compress and an over the counter anti-histamine. If it's particularly bothersome and not improving, see an eye doctor. ...Read more
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Why is my bottom eyelid swelling and itching all of a sudden in one eye?
Needs Evaluation: Could be allergy or a foreign body. ...Read more
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Why is one of my eyes smaller all of a sudden?
Hard to say: It is more likely from a swollen eyelid or from the other eye bulging out more, making this eye look smaller. I'd see your eye md to be certain. ...Read more
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The top lid of my eye is twitching for 2 days now. What makes it twitch?
Myokymia: Localized muscle twitching over the eyelids is usually benign and self limited, and can be associated with fatique, eye strain, and lack of sleep. Typically, it is intermittent and quite benign. (very rarely, it involves the face on one side, and if this occurs, see a neurologist). ...Read more
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Why is one of my eyelids bigger than the other?
Maybe: A lid that looks "larger" may be due to drooping on ne side (ptosis), or excessive redundant skin (dermatochalasis) Brow ptosis can also cause the lids to look asymmetric. Thyroid dysfunction can also cause lids to appear different from one another. Get an exam to identify the cause ...Read more
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Why is one of my eyelids so dry and when I blink?
Meibomian Gland loss: Have you had a LipiScan to see if you have Meibomian Gland loss? Do you have dry mouth or arthritis? Could be from Gland loss or other issues. Consult with us to determine if you need further evaluation. ...Read more
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My right eyelid is drooping, why is that?
Need examination: Concidering your age, you need to see your ophthalmologist for an examination. It can be cause by simple swelling, stretching of the muscle or more serious problems. Do not delay your exam. ...Read more
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Is it weird to have only one drooping eyelid?
Drooping eyelid: This problem is common. Your best bet would be to have your eyes evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon. ...Read more
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Why is my eyelid twitching all the time?
See your doctor: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor. This may include labs and other satudies. Once all of the information is in, your doctor can let you know what's going on, and what to do to help you. ...Read more
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One of my eyes is soo red and its basically making my one eye bigger than the other? Whats ththe reason for this?
See your eye doctor: There are many causes of red eye, this includes eye irritation, infection or inflammation. You could also have a bruise or bleeding under the lining of the eye causing the redness. If one eye is bigger and not able to close well, this could cause eye redness, irritation, tearing or pain. This should be evaluated by an eye doctor to rule out causes of the eye asymmetry and redness. ...Read more
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My skin in my eye socket above my eyelid is very dry but only on one side. What could cause this?
Skin dry: Usually, the skin of the upper eyelids is lubricated by glands that have a fat-based secretion. The dryness may be due to a decreased secretion on the affected side. It is important to remember that although we may look symmetrical from left to right, we are not truly symmetrical. There are small differences from side to side that may concern us but are not at all significant. ...Read more
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Why is one of my eye more bulging and bigger
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Perhaps: Graves ophthalmopathy. See eye doctor
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Drooping in upper and lower eyelid of one eye, what to do?
A decrease or loss: of function of your orbicularis oculi or levator muscles (some of the muscles that control eyelid movement) can indicate a neurologic pathology that needs to be evaluated by your ophthalmologist. ...Read more
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What to do about drooping in upper and lower eyelid of one eye?
See a doctor for : Evaluation and treatment. The best option is to see an Oculoplastic specialist. ...Read more
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Have Bell's palsy, one month so far but noticed my eye brow on side of paralysis is higher than the normal side of face. Is this common or normal?
Bell's palsy : Yes. The seventh cranial nerve controls movement of the facial muscles. Paralysis of the face can lead to an inability to close the eye. It is important to protect the eye at night with eye ointment and a patch to avoid injury. You should start to see recovery soon and continue over the next six months. ...Read more
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I've always had puffy lower eyelids in the morning, but now my upper eyelids get puffy too. Is this normal?
Maybe: Puffiness of the lower and upper lids can result from fluid retention, sometimes worse in the morning due to lying horizontally while sleeping. When you stand up, gravity pulls the fluid down. The most common cause of "puffy" lower lids is fat prolapsing forward mimicking swelling. The upper lid skin can stretch and become redundant with age appearing swollen. ...Read more
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Why is there a stye on my upper eyelid?
Several reasons: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on. Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively. ...Read more
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One of my eyes is slightly higher than the other and it makes my face look unproportional. What can I do to "lower" my eye?
Eye higher?: You need to see a craniofacial (plastic ) surgeon. ...Read more
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