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Upper Blepharoplasty-Eyelid Lift Resulting in Severe Dry Eyes?
How long should I expect severe dry eyes from upper belepharoplalsty-eyelid lift to last? I am 50 and have never had dry eyes before in my entire life and want to know if this is likely to be permanent? I had my operation about 2.5 months ago. Thank you!
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Upper Eyelids and Dry Eyes?
This can happen, but I must say that this occurrence happens very little after upper blepharoplasty. I suppose that if a substantial muscle strip was taken, blink rate and upper eyelid function may be compromised and cause dry eye. Hopefully, this will resolve in the next few months. Artificial tears should be used in the interim. Pictures and exam would be necessary to determine if there is an obvious anatomic reason.
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Dry eyes after blepharoplasty
Can happen but in my practice, I have not yet appreciated it. You should certainly protect your eyes with liberal use of lubricants and natural tears. The cause may need to be further evaluated and managed if something is 'fixable'. You should be discussing your concerns with your surgeon and if you are at an impasse, get a second opinion from an oculoplastic surgeon.
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Dry eyes post bleph
This is not too common to have sever dry eyes post op.I would suspect you were borderline before surgery.i would give it more time massage the lid and use eyd rops or lubricants till it fades.
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Dry eyes after blepharoplasty
Temporary dry eyes is common after eyelid surgery but it should not last a long time. You should discuss with your surgeon and consider seeing an ophthalmologist or oculoplastic specialist.
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Recommend you see a good cornea specialist.
Upper blepharoplasty can cause permanent dry eye. The eyelid surgery can weaken the blink mechanism for some patients. Complicating matters, most eyelids surgeons lack the specialized training, skills and equipment to examine the eye and diagnosis and mange dry eye. For these reasons, I would not advise you to struggle with your symptoms hoping for resolution over time. Cornea specialists are fellowship trained ophthalmologist with a subspeciality interest in the...
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Dry eye after blepharoplasty
Without an exam it is difficult to say it can be related to many different things including lagophthalmos secondary to too much skin removal.
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Post blepharoplasty Dry Eye
As previously mentioned, dry eye is the most common side effect of blepharoplasty, even if the appropriate skin excision was performed. You may have had a case of borderline dry eye, not yet symptomatic, and the blepharoplasty may have been the "straw that broke the camel's back".
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Dry Eyes After Upper Eyelid Blepharoplasty
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