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Blurred vision after upper bleph. Is this normal?

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I had a upper blepharoplasty on July 9. I am healing fairly well but it is difficult to look upwards. My vision becomes blurred and I feel a strain on my eyeballs or eyelids. Is this normal? My doctor keeps saying everything is fine.

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