Will Bloodshot Eyes After Eyelid Surgery Fade?

Question

Even though it's small, I have a red blood shot in my right eye following upper and lower Blepharoplasty.I am on day 8 after surgery. Eye sight was blurry but it went away. Bruising is still present but decreasing. Skin turned a bit yellow. Will the bloodshot go away? Thank you.

Amir M. Karam, MD · Answer

It is normal to have bruising and bloodshot eyes after blepharoplasty.  Although, it does not alway occur, it is certainly possible.  It takes time for the body to heal and resolve these finding.

Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD · Answer

Yes as all bruising will eventually fade so will your bloodshot eye. It takes your body some time to clear this blood away. This isn't unusual, especially if you had a transconjunctival blepharoplasty. If you are still concerned, contact your plastic surgeon.

	"Dr.D"

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	The blood shot area will likely go away within the next 1 to 2 weeks.

	I hope this helps.

Jeffrey Schiller, MD · Answer

if the white part of your eye (the sclera) is bright red it may be that some blood crept up onto the surface of the eye. It is not dangerous and should resolve in a week or so. 8 days ir quite early. All bruising goes alway. Good luck!

Steven Schuster, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Bloodshot
This is not unusual especially if you have had a transconjunctival blepharoplasty on the lower lids. Don't worry as it does go away as the bruising will. It takes time for the body to breakdown the blood under the skin and this is why it goes through a series of changes in color. Give it another week and I am sure you will look great, and if you are still concerned, contact your plastic surgeon.

Will Bloodshot Eyes After Eyelid Surgery Fade?

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