When is Blepharoplasty Medically Necessary?

From your description, it may be that
your drooping upper lids are causing problems with your vision and
this may be considered a medical condition that could be covered by
insurance. Your first step is to be evaluated by an ophthalmologist,
who will administer a visual field test. Even if the surgery is not
deemed medically necessary, I highly recommend your consulting with a
facial plastic surgeon because at minimum the drooping lids are
causing you fatigue and distress, and should be remedied. I hope this
helps.

Thank you for your question. In order to obtain insurance coverage for an upper blepharoplasty there are
several items that are submitted to insurance to document medical
necessity. Most importantly, there are Visual Field Tests that have to be
done by an ophthalmologist, not by a plastic surgeon.
If you have an ophthalmologist, they can arrange for you to have it
done and then you
can see if you are insurable. Insurance companies typically do not
cover the lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Fortunately, the costs of eyelid
procedures are among the lowest of all facial cosmetic surgeries and the
results are great! Best to you!

Your description of your eyelids covering your eyes and blocking your vision is the typical case that gets covered by insurance. It will be necessary to prove your vision loss with in office testing (visual fields). See an oculoplastic surgeon who can evaluate your eyelids, do the testing and tailor a treatment plan individualized for your particular issues.