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Cornea abrasion from under the eyelid ptosis surgery. Did my doctor mess up the surgery?

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Hello. I had Ptosis repair done 2 weeks ago. I believe the doctor had to flip my eyelid inside out at one point. My stitches are still intact and haven't been taken out yet. I have been healing OK so far. Last night I was rushed to the ER due to a sudden pain in my eye as though something was scratching it. The doctor said it is due to the inner suture rubbing against my eye, and gave me a bandage lens. Did my doctor mess up the surgery? Do I have to reoperate? Why is this only occurring now?

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