Lacrimal Tear Gland Has Fallen out of the Orbit and into the Eyelids

It is possible that the swelling/trauma from the impact could have accelerated the process, but it is not uncommon to have this happen either as a patient ages, or as normal anatomic variant.

Surgery can be done to resuspend the gland, but it is considered a cosmetic problem and insurance likely will not pay for it.

Hi!

Thank you for your question

A prolapsed lacrimal gland is definitely not uncommon. It could have
been caused by the trauma of the car accident or even a multitude of
other reasons. Fixing it is not a difficult procedure and would simply
require a resuspension of the gland.

Good luck!

Dr. Sam Speron

A prolapsed lacrimal gland is a relatively common situation. A suture at the time of surgery is used to residuals the gland back up under the orbital rim. This can be done as an isolated repair or combined with upper eye surgery.