Every patient I see in my practice as part of their initial consultation and evaluation is tested for dry eyes. If your plastic surgeon does not routinely do this, it is because they are not familiar with these tests. That’s why it is important to make sure the surgeon operating on your eyes is an... more
Risk of dry eye problem after Blepharoplasty?
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 good. I'm also afraid of the dry eye problem that can occur. My eye doctor says that I don't have extreme dry eyes. but I feel they are dry at times. Will they become extremely dry after surgery, for the rest of my life?
3 answers to “Risk of dry eye problem after...”
A: Dry eye problem after blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty (upper or lower) can certainly cause dry eyes postoperatively as a complication. If you feel you have dry eyes before surgery, your ophthalmologist should do a thorough examination and testing necessary to determine the exact cause of your dry eyes. Once that is established and/or treated, it is... more
A: Dry eye risk after Blepharoplasty depends
You bring up a very good question. You have done well to consult with your ophthalmologist before eyelid surgery. There are tests (Schirmer's test) available to objectively assess your ability to make tears. This is performed by most eye doctors. If this shows that you have limited tear making ability,... more
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