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My Eye Does Not Completely Close and I Now Have Cornea Damage

asked 1 year ago by London3626 in London
Latest answer by Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Question viewed 243 times
Tags: cornea, damage, tightness

Two years ago I had upper blepharoplasty & a browlift on the left brow and a week after surgery I knew something was wrong as my left eye was extremely wide. Unfortuntely my left eyelid still does not close properly & I suffer from extreme discomfort in my left eye. It feels extremely tight, wide and is very watery. I have now discovered that my cornea is damaged but my surgeon has since told me there is nothing he can do, I was wondering if there is any way of correcting the eyelid closure.

7 answers to My Eye Does Not Completely Close and I Now Have Cornea Damage

Problems with Corneal Irritation after Eyelid Surgery. What Treatment?

First an foremost protect your cornea 100%. 1. Humidify your bedroom. Dry room = dry eye = corneal irritation. When your eye does not close the cornea drys and becomes inflammed and uncomfortable. Do all you can to prevent dryness. 2. When outside in wind and sun use wrap around glass such as those used by high altitude climbers. REI has them. There are more stlish versions. This prevents dryness. 3. ... more

George Commons, MD
Palo Alto Plastic Surgeon

After eyelid surgery, you may need further surgery to correct corneal problems

After eyelid surgery, if there’s too much skin removed or if scar tissue develops, it may be necessary to release the scar tissue or lower the lid particularly if you develop corneal problems. Further surgery sounds like it may be indicated in your case.

Joseph A. Eviatar, MD
Bronx Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.ChelseaEye.com

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Hi As echoed by the previous surgeons, you need to obtain proper advice from an ASOPRS-credited oculoplastic surgeon to provide you with important avenues to treat your issue. It is important to seek advice soon.

John Pak, MD, PhD
Chicago Oculoplastic Surgeon

Eye closure problem after blepharoplasty - lagophthalmus

Dear patient, What you have is medically called, lagophthalmus - an inability to achieve complete eye closure. This can happen after too much eyelid skin removal secondary to a blepharoplasty procedure. The main treatment method involved replacing skin to the upper eyelid. In the meantime, nightly use of ocular lubricants, eyelid taping an night, and artificial tears during the day can help reduce dry eyes and corneal damage. Wishing you the best... more

A. John Vartanian, MD
Glendale Facial Plastic Surgeon

Eye not closing after surgery

You will need to see an specialist who is experienced in this type of problem, who CAN do something about these problems including corneal damage.

Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO
Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lagophthalmos

The inability to close the eyelid after surgery, lagophthalmos, can be addressed surgically with the use of skin grafting. This may produce a less than ideal cosmetic result, but may be necessary to protect the health of the eye and prevent corneal abrasions/infections.

A.J. Amadi, MD
Seattle Oculoplastic Surgeon

Lagophthalmos following blepharoplasty

Lagophthalmos can cause significant dry eye and subsequent corneal problems. This is the first issue whtich must be addressed is protecting the cornea. If your surgeon is unable to manage this for you I recommend seeing an ophthalmologist who can help. Regarding a longer term repair, this would probably require skin grafting to restore function, though it will likely compromise the cosmetic result.

Mark Beaty, MD
Atlanta Facial Plastic Surgeon

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