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... more
What can I do to keep my eyes moist after blepharoplasty surgery?
It has been 1 week after my blepharoplasty surgery upper/lower. I find my eyes very dry and tight. What could you recommend me to do. Sincerely, Ms. T from Chicago
4 answers to “What can I do to keep my eyes moist...”
A: After either upper or lower blepharoplasty, moisturizing...
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... more
A: Dry eyes after blepharoplasty is not uncommon. This is...
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... more
A: I always recommend to my patient to use artificial tears...
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... more
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6 Jul 2009
I had upper and lower eye lift for the second time. The first surgery two years ago, left my lower lids with sclera. Upper eyelids were still sagging. 2nd surgery was six weeks ago. Initially, lower eye lids looked as the sclera was corrected up until this week. Now the right eye has sclera. What could have caused this six weeks after surgery? Haven't been lifting or exercising. Is surgery needed again? Is there a non surgical solution? I will see my surgeon on this, but for the meantime would like an answer rather than waiting to appointment date. This is very distressing.