Eyelid Surgery: Q&A
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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?
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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
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