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Dry Eye - Temporary or Permanent After Upper Bleph? 23 answers

In some cases I hear dry eye is 'permanent' after eyelid surgery (or ptosis repair for that matter). If it is permanent, does it usually mean...

before risk side effects

Will Flying on a Plane Immediately After Eyelid Surgery Affect Healing? 19 answers

I booked a flight for home immediately--about 2-3 hours after my eyelid surgery. I'm flying from Southern California (where my surgeon is) back home...

before eyelids healing post-op travel

Will Bleph Effect Dry Eyes Problem? 18 answers

Male 59 years considering Quad Bleph. I have had dry eye problems for several years, would this procedure effect that one way or the other? Thanks,...

age 55-64 before male

Tightening the Outer Corners of the Eyes with Blepharoplasty? 16 answers

I am planning to have a face lift with both upper and lower blepaharoplasty. I have dry eyes which I am concerned with that may have been a...

after

12 Days Post Eyelid Surgery: Left Eyelid Feels Like It's Scratching Eyeball - Is This Normal? 10 answers

Post-op, my left side had more swelling and bruising than the right. The vision in my left eye is a little blurry, and it's still a little dry. My...

2 weeks post-op after blurry vision bruising burning normal scratching swelling

Can I Have Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery if I Have Dry Eyes? 10 answers

My tear test was 4mm. I have some puffiness in the lower lids and some excess skin in the upper lids. I take antihistamines (Benadryl) regularly,...

before Benadryl candidate

Red, Dry Eyes After Blepharoplasty and CO2 Laser 9 answers

I had a transconjunctival Blepharoplasty on lower lids combined with CO2 laser 15 days ago. Both lower eyelids appear to be standing away and downward...

after lower eyelids redness side effects transconjunctival

What is the Best Eyelid Surgery Technique to Avoid Occurrence of Dry Eyes? 9 answers

Does the dryness only occur after eyelid surgery because of eye shape changes? Is it possible to manage this side effect using special eye drops?

after causes eye drops reasons surgery technique

What Can I Do to Keep my Eyes Moist After Blepharoplasty Surgery? 8 answers

It has been 1 week after my blepharoplasty surgery upper/lower. I find my eyes very dry and tight.

after recovery

Itchy, Burning Eyes 2 Months After Blepharoplasty 8 answers

I had upper/lower bleph done 10 weeks ago today. I had some dry eye issues in the beginning which got better for awhile. I went to an opthamologist...

after burning itchy

Lacrimal Gland Injury? 7 answers

If, say, lacrimal gland/ductules are injured during ptosis surgery/upper eyelid bleph, does it end up healing on its own? I am nervous because my dry...

after healing

Tear Production After Lower Blepharoplasty 7 answers

Does tear production levels usually go back to normal after any type of eyelid surgery, such as upper bleph, levator resection, or a combination of...

after lower eyelids tear

How Long Does Dry Eye Last After Eyelid Revision? 6 answers

About 7 months ago I had double eyelid surgery.4 months later I went with the same surgeon for a revision for some eyelid ptosis (levator resection)....

after long-lasting revision tear

After Lower Blepharoplasty a Year Ago, Have Tightness, Dry Eyes, Untidy Stitches - Options? 6 answers

I wanted to try and improve the cosmetic appearance and the scars from the stiches. However, my surgeon has advised that it is too risky for laser or...

1 year post-op after lower eyelids options stitches tightness

Epicanthoplsaty and Lateral Canthoplasty - Dry Eyes? 6 answers

Can an epicanthoplasty and lateral canthoplasty potentially cause dry eyes since in these operations skin is being removed which opens the eyeball up...

before

Lagophthalmos is Causing Painful Dry Eyes. Doctor Wants to Do Gold Implant. 5 answers

Problem: I am suffering from painful dry eyes due to Lagophthalmos. My oculoplastic surgeon recommends a gold implant placed in the upper eyelid of...

before implant lagophthalmos

Pain and Swelling 7 Months Post Op (Eyelid) 4 answers

Please help ! its almost 7 months since ive had ptosis surgery using the frontalis sling procedure ( palmaris longus tendon used ) and the brow is...

7 months post-op after pain ptosis swelling

Excessive Width of Medial Canthus - Lagophthalmos - Ptosis - Dry Eyes 4 answers

- Experiencing dry eyes from excessive width of medial canthus (both eyes). - Problem from ages 20-24; I do not know what caused it. - My oculoplastic...

after lagophthalmos ptosis wide

Is This Eyelid Protrusion? 4 answers

I already was diagnosed with dry eyes a long time ago but was wondering if my eye condition is much more serious than dry eyes. My eyelids protrude...

before opinion protruding

Risk of Dry Eye Problem After Blepharoplasty? 3 answers

I have a pre-op appointment on May 12th for Blepharoplasty. I'm a little scared about doing this. I don't want to regret it if things don't turn out...

before eyelids

Can Someone Who Has Mild Blepheritis and Mild Dry Eye Get Upper and Lower Eyelifts? 3 answers

I have mild blepharitis (mild in that it rarely bothers me-I have a light daily routine of washing the lids w/ warm water and a Q-tip) I had the...

age 45-54 before blepharitis candidate

How Do You Treat Lower Lid Laxity with Dry Eyes and Punctual Plugs? 3 answers

My lower lid is not suctioning to the eyeball and my eye keeps tearing. What would you recommend?

before laxity punctal plugs

What Can Be Causing my Very Dry Eyes 5 1/2 Months Post Upper Blepharoplasty? 3 answers

I'm 52 years old, and I did NOT have dry eyes before the surgery. At 5 1/2 months, I can't cry if I wanted to. I'm lucky to get enough...

6 months post-op after causes

Eyes Won't Shut After Eyelid Surgery 2 answers

My eyes don't shut after the surgery- still dry and burning after a month. I had eyelid surgery about a month ago and still cannot close my eyes....

after

What to Do About Lower Eyelid Retraction After Blepharoplasty? 1 answer

I am four weeks post op from u/l eyelid surgery and have slight lower lid retraction in both eyes (about 1mm) and also very dry eyes. could you...

1 month post-op after complication retraction

Will IPL Help with Dry Eyes After Eyelid Surgery? 1 answer

I had a Subciliary Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty to both Eyes now over 3 months i still have Dry Eyes.By Cutting the lower Eyelids right under the...

after lower eyelids

Did Lower Eyelid Surgery Cause Vision Change and Dry Eyes? 1 answer

Subciliary lower Eyelid to Remove Fat with Bilateral Orbicularis Plication and Lift. I'm a 45yrs old Male. The Doctor said i needed this to smooth...

6 months post-op after age 45-54 male vision

Blurry Vision After Double Eyelid Surgery 1 answer

Vision still blurry at 8 weeks post op. Light sensitivity, eye pain and dry eye. Right eye feels like there is something in it. Astigmatism inc from...

after blurry vision doctor referral light pain sensitivity treatment

Eye Very Dry and Tears After Frontalis Suspension Ptosis Correction, Normal? 1 answer

I had frontalis suspension operation on my right eye in Feb 2011 but the eye still feel very dry and open a bit wide now (after nearly one year), it...

before ptosis

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