Itchy, Burning Eyes 2 Months After Blepharoplasty

I had upper/lower bleph done 10 weeks ago today. I had some dry eye issues in the beginning which got better for awhile. I went to an opthamologist that said I had "reduced tearing" and told me to try drops a couple times a day. He said this should resolve over time - no other issues. He even looked under lid to make sure no stiches left behind. I have tried using 5 diff types of drops but all seem to make my eyes feel more irritated. I wear contacts appx 8 hours a day. I have tried drops for contacts (when in) as well as non-contact drops when wearing glasses. Nothing is helping! My eyes feel sticky, burning and have some red lines that weren't there before bleph. Why is this happening, how long will it last, and what can I do???

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Please see a cornea specialist.

Dear Santa Barbara Dry eye after blepharoplasty is well described. Some eyelid surgeries are more aggressive than others and can cause more dry eye symptoms. So while it is true that dry eye symptoms do generally settle down within 4 to 6 weeks, this assumes that an aggressive lower blepharoplasty was not performed. These procedures can damage the muscle the helps blink the eyelids and helps close the eye. Similarly an upper blepharoplasty generally has no bearing... more

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

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Red irritated eyes after bleph

Patients sometimes get dry eyes after blepharoplasty and some people are more pre-disposed to having this happen than others. However this is something that should should feel better with eye drops. I agree that I would recommend seeing an opthomologist again to make sure there is nothing else causing your discomfort. Dr. Cat Begovic M.D.

Dry Eyes After Blepharoplasty

Dry eye syndrome is a very well known postoperative effect after Blepharoplasty. It affects almost everyone after upper eyelid Blepharoplasty and can last for weeks due to lessened tear production and interference with tear film mechanics. However, patients who have a pre-existing dry eye syndrome have a much more prolonged period of discomfort. The first thing I would recommend is that you discontinue use of your contact lens, secondly I would double up on whatever form of... more

Burning eyes after blepharoplasty.

You should not have this now. You need to see an ophthalmologist to examine yours eyes and cornea to make sure they are normal.

Toby Mayer, MD

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Dry eyes

Having some dry eyes is not uncommon after upper eyelid blepharoplasty and/or ptosis surgery. The eyes are more open from these surgeries and hence, the eyes get more exposed to air, and get dryer. Using frequent lubrication is recommended. There are other options as well. Recommend evaluation by an ophthalmologist and/or oculoplastic surgeon. Dr Taban

Itchy, burning eyes 2 months after blepharoplasty

Here are a couple of things to think about: 1. You should stop wearing contact lenses until your situation resolves. 2. It sounds as though you may be allergic to the lubricants you are placing in your eyes. I think you should stop all drops, etc., and arrange to see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible. While you are waiting for your consult you might consider taping your lids closed overnight to keep your corneas from drying while you sleep. Good luck! more

Dry eyes can be a problem

Dry eyes after blepharoplasty are not uncommon leading to dryness and irritation of the vulnerable cornea, due in part to temprary incomplete lid closure and incomplete muscle function. If you had a preexisting dry eye tendancy, the symptoms can be even worse. To treat your irritative symptoms and prevent severe inflammatory changes of the corneal surface, it is most important to protect your eyes from drying with frequent eye drops during the... more

Post Blepharoplasty Dry Eye

Dry eye is a common occurence after blepharoplasty. Some patients have difficulty with the preservative in most artificial tears. Try preservative free artificial tears. Also, you need to see a general ophthalmologist or cornea specialist. One option they may try is placing a plug in your tear drainage canal to allow your tears to remain on the ocular surface.