Need to protect the eyes during the early healing period

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD answers: Red, dry eyes after blepharoplasty and CO2 laser

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 from the eyeballs, and there is a dry, uncomfortable sensation. In addition, my eyes are consistently red. Is this an example of retraction, or is it too early to tell?


Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
11 months ago
By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
From your description it sound like you have, at least, an early exposure problem.  You should contact your surgeon about your symptoms and protect your eyes from over exposure.  Eye lubricants like refresh plus or gentel can help alleviate the dryness until the early skin contracture and pulling down of your lids improved. 
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