Will bleph effect dry eyes problem?

Dry eyes are a serious contraindication for blepharoplasty. Excess skin is removed during blepharoplasty which tends to open the eye, exposing the eye to more air which has a drying effect and can make dry eyes worse. Serious dry eyes can lead to damage to the cornea a very serious condition. Lower... more

There is a 2% to 3% chance that performing a blepharoplasty will indeed make your dry eyes worse. Make sure that a portion of the orbicularis oculi muscle on the upper lids is not removed. Check with your ophthalmologist and document the amount of dryness in your eyes and give some consideration to both eye... more

Rob, If you have dry eyes and you are considering blepharoplasty, it may be helpful to have an ophthalmologic exam prior to your surgery. While certain procedures can help, it is also possible that blepharoplasty could worsen the symptoms. Just make sure you explore all your options before having surgery.

You can dry eyes for many different reasons. But if dry eyes is a result of a functional problem with your eyelids then these problems should be evaluated and treated. If you have dry eyes because you produce small amounts of tears, then any surgery should be minimal to avoid any pulling on the upper or lower... more

Taking a history regarding dry eyes and performing a Schirmer's test on physical exam are important parts of evaluating patients seeking blepharoplasty. That is because blepharoplasty may worsen existing dry eyes or cause it in patients who didn't have it before surgery. The opthalmologist should rule out any... more

Blepharoplasty can affect dry eyes, so this is something you need to discuss in details with your surgeon. If too much skin is removed on the top, you might not be able to close your eyes, making them even drier, leading to exposure keratitis, and potentially more problems. Similarly, if too much skin or... more

Dry eyes following blepharoplasty can be a bad problem and should be avoided if at all possible. There are several points to consider: 1. Discuss your dry eye problem with your plastic surgeon and be sure that he understands the degree of your dryness. 2. It may be advisable to see your ophthalmologist... more

One of the problems you can have post bleph is dry eyes. So, if you already have it, you might find it is a little worse or it could be the same after. At least, since I assume you already use drops, you might need more and you might need to use an ointment at bedtime.

Blepharoplasty will certainly not make your dry eye better. However, you may have to increase your use of artifical tears for several weeks; your ultimate need for the tears may not significantly change once you've recovered from surgery. I've done several patients with this problem and all have... more

Every eyelid surgery candidate should have a full ophthalmic exam prior to under going this rejuvenating procedure. As an Ocular Plastic Surgeon I examine and review several aspects of the patient's eyes prior to surgery. It may not be enough for your cosmetic surgeon to only look at your eyes at a distance.... more