What Can I Do to Keep my Eyes Moist After Blepharoplasty Surgery?

Dry eyes after blepharoplasty is not uncommon. This is generally due to swelling and dysfunction of the orbicularis muscle and tearing apparatus. Use of artificial tears as needed and lacrilube at least twice a day and before sleeping is well advised. While dry eyes can be a permanent side effect of blepharoplasty, it is fairly unusual. If it persists much past 2-3 weeks after surgery, consultation with an ophthamologist is warranted as temporary tear duct plugs may be necessary to ensure... more

After either upper or lower blepharoplasty, moisturizing eye drops of normal saline can be used on an as-needed basis. To prevent chemosis or swelling of the sclera (white part of the eye) during the initial weeks of the postoperative phase, Lacri-Lube ophthalmic ointment can be used. Once applied, the patient’s eyes must remain closed which is why patients are instructed to use it at bedtime.

I always recommend to my patient to use artificial tears for dryness during the day, and lacriilube to keep them moist at night. Dryness is very common after surgery. The eyes can also feel tight, especially if a canthopexy or canthoplasty were performed to support the lower lid. This usually settles down after a few weeks.

   After undergoing eye surgery it is not uncommon to have some dryness. The dryness experienced after eye surgery may be overcome either by using artificial tears or ointment. I usually have my patents use artificial tears for a few days . If this is not enough I add some ointment before they go to sleep This is usually a temporary situation.\Good Luck

Its not quite like making brown eyes blue, but after eyelid surgery your eyes can become dryer than normal. It is also possible to have overproduction of tears, though that is less common. A lot of patients will experience a little bit of dry eyes after surgery, particularly if you had a tendency towards dry eyes before surgery. Thankfully, this is almost always a temporary problem. The easy solution is solution! That is, you can use artificial tears (drops available over the counter in... more

It not uncommon to have some swelling after blepharoplasty with resultant eye irritation from dry eyes. It is critical on applies artificial tears or prescribed eye drops throughout the day. Often, an ointment is recommended for use at night. Ice for the first 24-48 hours will help reduce swelling and improve recovery.

It is essential to keep the eyes moist after blepharoplasty. Typically, surgeons prescribe an eye ointment to be used in the eye at bedtime for several weeks after blepharoplasty surgery. During the day, ointmnet often creates blurred vision. Therefore, I usually recommend a viscous tear solution such as hypotears pm or other liquid drop for use during day time.