12 Days Post Eyelid Surgery: Left Eyelid Feels Like It's Scratching Eyeball - Is This Normal?

May 14, 2011
Asked By:brook607 in NYC

Post-op, my left side had more swelling and bruising than the right. The vision in my left eye is a little blurry, and it's still a little dry. My right eye is also dry, but no blurry vision. I still have swelling in both eyes. My concern is that my left eyelid feels like it's scratching my eyeball, especially when my eye is closed. It also burns a little in the same areas where I feel the scratching, but it is not bloodshot. It's only my left eye that is experiencing problems.

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May 15, 2011

Answer: This is not that unusual.

May 15, 2011

Answer: This is not that unusual.

December 22, 2016

Answer: Contact your surgeon if extreme irritation occurs

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December 22, 2016

Answer: Contact your surgeon if extreme irritation occurs

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