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Post Congenital Ptosis Surgery Complication-Why Do I Have Watering Eyes? (photo)

asked 8 months ago by kanababa in South-east Asia
Latest answer by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD
Question viewed 237 times
Tags: ptosis, 3 months post-op, congenital, droopy eye, water

I'm male 27,myopic.I had a congenital ptosis surgery(left eye) on May 30,2011(fascia lata).The surgery was ok but now I find no clear improvement & it seems to be drooping.2.5 months after the surgery,it started watering during sleep and even in day time.I began feeling uncomfortable in day light.Now during sleep (specially when I change side) the eye waters a lot.I had chalazion several times in the same eye since Dec,2010 treated with steroid injection.I've used artificial tears & ointments.

3 answers to Post Congenital Ptosis Surgery Complication-Why Do I Have Watering Eyes? (photo)

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This is a very difficult surgery in adults!!

The frontalis sling procedure I think made a very nice difference in the left upper eyelid position. Not a homerun but you have to undestand that there are no homeruns with this surgery. The frontalis sling ptosis surgery is for congenital ptosis when the muscle that raises the upper eyelid is underdeveloped from birth. Unfortunately this also often prevents the eyelid form blinking properly. This can also cause a very bad dry eye with persistent corneal exposure, eye... more
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Congenital ptosis surgery

Your surgery results looks very good. We always overcorrect to lid position because it always drops in the first few months. Hopefully your surgeon told to expect dry eyes after surgery because that is what you are experiencing. This is more of a problem when this type of surgery is done in adulthood.
Peter T. Truong, MD

Fresno Oculoplastic Surgeon

www.facialsurgerydr.com

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Ptosis repair with fascia lata

Sometimes after congenital ptosis repair the patient can have problems closing the eyelid. This can result in the eye being dry and thus start to tear becasue it is drying out. I would get checked out by your oculoplastic surgeon.
Chris Thiagarajah, MD

Washington DC Oculoplastic Surgeon

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