Droopy eyelids in horses bot eyes

My 10 yo gelding has had stress from yearly shots 12 days ago. Colic 6 days ago 2 days ago till present both eyelids droopy no fever
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Droopy eyelids can have a number of causes including lacerations, entropion (eyelids roll inward), ectropion (eyelids roll outward), trauma, tumors, disease such as Horner's Syndrome (see our article), eyelashes rubbing the cornea and so on. Since your gelding has had his yearly shots, it could be a reaction to them. It's best to have the condition examined by a vet so that proper diagnosis and treatment can be given.
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