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Eye Very Dry and Tears After Frontalis Suspension Ptosis Correction, Normal?

asked 5 months ago by anon8672
Latest answer by John D. Ng, MD
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Tags: ptosis, dry eyes

I had frontalis suspension operation on my right eye in Feb 2011 but the eye still feel very dry and open a bit wide now (after nearly one year), it tears in sleep and awakes me, very uncomfortable and a bit painful. Very frustrated, if I have known this, I will not have the operation. Want to ask doctor : any treatment, supplement/vitamins to cure tearing eye ? Thank you

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Frontalis sling

Frontalis slings are performed on patients with ptosis who have decreased or poor movement of their levator muscle (the one that normally opens the eyelid). This mainly is done for patients with congenital ptosis, ptosis due to 3rd cranial nerve paralysis or progressive muscle weakening diseases. The procedure is basically a compromise. In order to get the eyelid up, if must be attached to the frontalis muscle (the one that raises the eyebrow). Since it is attached to the frontalis muscle,... more
John D. Ng, MD

Portland Oculoplastic Surgeon

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