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Will IPL Help with Dry Eyes After Eyelid Surgery?

asked 2 years ago by Babyjoe
Latest answer by Peter A. Aldea, MD
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Tags: lower eyelids, dry eyes

I had a Subciliary Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty to both Eyes now over 3 months i still have Dry Eyes.By Cutting the lower Eyelids right under the Eyelash line to the corner and out.Does this cause a problem with the oil ducts in the Eyelids. I never had a issue with Dry Eyes before this Surgery.My Doctor tells me it's not from the Surgery.I went to a Ophthaalmogist he tell me i have Dry Eyes.He tells me the tear evapovate on my eyes.I starting taking EFA caps.I been using Thera Tears 3x aday.I read IPL to the Area may Help

1 answer to Will IPL Help with Dry Eyes After Eyelid Surgery?

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IPL will NOT correct Dry Eye

It is hard to make pronouncements without first examining the patient and the record but post surgical eye dryness is often the result of pre-existing and unrecognized dryness. The tear film is a very sophisticated emulsion of watery and oily secretions which covers the globe and runs from the lateral side of the upper lid (where the gland is located) to the tear duct along the innermost medial corner of the lower lid. ANY interruption in this pathway, especially in susceptible individuals... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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