Is a runny eye 2 days post op blepharoplasty normal?

December 1, 2016
Asked By:miss40377 in Calgary, AB

I woke up today with a really runny eye and nose only on the left side on day 2 after my upper and lower eyelid surgery... is this okay and normal?

Answers (4)

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December 2, 2016

Answer: Mucus discharge is a sign that something is bothering the eye.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 2, 2016

Answer: Mucus discharge is a sign that something is bothering the eye.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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February 3, 2017

Answer: Tearing

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February 3, 2017

Answer: Tearing

December 1, 2016

Answer: Runny eye after eyelid surgery

December 1, 2016

Answer: Runny eye after eyelid surgery

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December 2, 2016

Answer: Post Op Tearing

December 2, 2016

Answer: Post Op Tearing

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