I got my ptosis surgery about one month ago, recently I notice my eye become dry, red and hard to close. How long will this dry eye last and will it affect surgery result?
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Hello,Ptosis surgery is intended to improve on a weak and thinned levator aponeurosis muscle. If done properly and you heal well, your eyelid will be elevated creating a more open eye. Unfortunately, it won't make your iris look bigger. Best of luck!
Best to see an oculoplastic surgeon for evaluation. It is unlikely that things will change now that is 3 months after surgery. Revision surgery may be possible.
Yes rubbing eyelids is very bad for eyelids and eyes. We think eye rubbing brakes down connective tissue. Rubbing the eyelid too early after surgery tears the surgery apart. As I noted there is a place for massage when needed is certain circumstances. However, it is a mistake to enc...