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Blurred Vision Post-op Eyelid Surgery

asked 1 year ago by New York4755 in New York, NY
Latest answer by James Tang, MD
Question viewed 926 times
Tags: lower eyelids, upper eyelids, blurry vision

Had upper/lower eyelid surgery 6 weeks ago. Issue is persistent blurred vision - dramatic change in astigmatism - blurred and double vision both far and near sight. told cornea was scratched up a bit Big issue is 2me is vision loss - will it improve. Also lack of information online abt the real recovery time from this op. Can anybody shed any light on potential to recover vision loss?

18 answers to Blurred Vision Post-op Eyelid Surgery

There are a number of potential causes of blurred vision after eyelid surgery.

Generally, eyelid surgery causes eyelid swelling and some dysfunction for a period of time after surgery even when there are no post-surgical complications. An appropriate presurgical work up prior to any eyelid surgery should included an assessment of the eyes for relative dryness. Not all eyelid surgeons possess the necessary training, skills of equipment for this assessment. Under these circumstances, the preoperative assessment should be done by your general... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon

Blurred Vision after Eyelid Surgery

Typically after surgery, you can have some blurry vision for a day or so from the swelling and also from the ointment that is put in the eyes to keep them moist. If you have decreased vision, loss of vision or persistent change in vision, then you need to see an ophthalmologist right away. In most cases, it is something temporary, but there are very, very rare cases where you may need immediate attention. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Vision change after eyelid surgery very unusual

It is very unusual to experience significant vision change more than two to three weeks after eyelid surgery. It is normal to experience some blurry vision the first week after eyelid surgery due to swelling from the surgery. However, if you are having significant blurriness more than two to three weeks after eyelid surgery, I suggest that you consult an ophthalmologist to have your vision checked.

James Tang, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Persistent blurred vision after Eyelid Surgery

Prolonged blurred vision after Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery has been reported in the literature. It occurs very infrequently and is reported to be caused by changes in the shape of the cornea and/or eyeball position from the eyelid surgery. You may want to have an examination by an opthalmologist for further evaluation. The paper that I read, on the subject, stated that rarely do patients still have these symptoms at a year after the eyelid surgery which seems to... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Prescriptons after eyelid surgery can change

The prescription can change, but is usually temporary and will not result in vision loss. However, it can take 3 months for the swelling to completely go away and the new eyelid position to change. Most of the time we recommend getting a cheap pair of glasses in the interim. However, if there’s been a problem with the cornea (either due to an intraocular problem or a dry eye problem post surgery), the corneal situation needs to be resolved first. Depending on... more

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.ChelseaEye.com

Blurred vison after eyelid surgery

It is common for vision to be a bit blurry for the first couple weeks after eyelid surgery. Often this is simply the effect of the ointment in the early post-op period. Other times, the problem is from underlying dry eyes that are more apparent after surgery. It is not very common for a patient to have significant blurring of vision or double vision at 6 weeks after eyelid surgery. In fact, true double vision after eyelid surgery should be very rare. It would be a... more

Mark J. Lucarelli, MD
Madison Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.UWHealth.org

Blurred Vision After Eyelid Surgery

Some degree of blurred vision can be expected for a week or two after eyelid surgery, predominantly related to use of lubricating ophthalmic ointment. If your vision has changed or is still blurred at 6 weeks, I would strongly suggest that you see an Ophthalmologist for further evaluation.

Stephen Prendiville, MD
Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

Blurred vision post bleph

This is unusual to have this 6 weeks post op.i would go to your eye doctor and have a complete eye exam.

Robert Brueck, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Blurred vision after eyelid surgery

It is expected to have some degree of blurry vision for the first week or two after undergoing an uncomplicated eyelid surgery. However, if symtoms persist longer, it is important to identify the cause, and as the other physicians mentioned already, there are a variety of problems that can cause persistent blurry vision after eyelid surgery such dry eyes, tightened lids after undergoing lower lid resuspension, topical drops causing corneal problems, and a whole list of other causes. The most... more

Christopher Zoumalan, MD
Beverly Hills Oculoplastic Surgeon

Blurry vision after eyelid surgery

Seek an opthamologist right away! sometimes certain eyedrops may help but you really need to see an eye doctor as soon as possible

Michael K. Kim, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Blurred vision after eyelid surgery can be due to refractive error

Of course you should see an optometrist or ophthalmologist for an evaluation. But there may be no reason to panic. If the lower lids are tightened during surgery they press on the eye differently and can cause a change in your refractive error. Sometimes, depending on your age and refractive error, simply having gone through any surgical procedure can cause a change in how the internal eye muscles are adapting to your underlying refractive error and cause a change in vision.... more

Richard Weiss, MD
Newport Beach Oculoplastic Surgeon

Too long for these symptoms

Like several others have said.........get to an ophthamologist soon for a full evaluation. Blurred and double vision and vision loss at 6 weeks is not the norm. As a rule it is not even normal earlier after surgery if everything went well surgically. Online enquiries about health issues can only help so much. Seeing a real specialist doctor is so much better and safer. What is your surgeon's involvement in your recovery and visual difficulties?

Harlow Hollis, MD
Victoria Plastic Surgeon

Vision changes

Please see an opthamologist as soon as possible - it is possibly a temporary issue but you just want to be on the safe side

Edward J. Bednar, MD
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon

Blurry vision after blepharoplasty

It is possible to have some blurred vision and also some double vision after eyelid surgery especially when the lower lids are done. This can be especially true when looking up or bending down and looking upward secondary to swelling around one of the eye muscles responsible for this function. Blurred vision can also be the result of dry eyes from incomplete closure. Both conditions typically resolve within 3 months. If it is not improving, I suggest you see an ophthalmologist or at least... more

Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Blurry vision

If at six weeks you have blurred vision, then I would see an eye specialist to make sure everything is OK.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Blurry vision following blepharoplasty

It is not uncommon to have blurry vision for a few days after upper or lower blepharoplasty, often related to the eye ointment that was applied to the incisions. Rarely, blurry vision can last up to a week or two, but at 6 weeks, unless you are still using ointment on the eyes, would be very unusual. Combined with double vision, this is bothersome. You need to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.