The best course of action is closely following your surgeon's post-operative instructions. I often recommend hydrogen peroxide on a q-tip over blepharoplasty incisions to clean off any crusting; avoid peroxide in the eye. Alternatively, incisions may cleaned with a gentle facial cleanser and water. A gentle eye lubricating ointment (such as Lacrilube or Refresh brand lubricating ointment) is then applied in a thin layer over the incision; this helps the incision heal more quickly and keeps crusting at bay. This is an over-the-counter, non-medication-containing ointment which can be placed on the eye covering as well.Your blurriness is likely related to a bit of swelling of the eyeball covering; this swelling is called chemosis, and I believe I see a hint of it in your photo. Just like there is swelling on the outside of the eye, there is usually a bit of swelling of the eyeball covering, and this can lead to blurry vision and a dry or scratchy sensation of the eye. Chemosis resolves with time; the lubricating ointments mentioned above at nighttime and lubricating drops throughout the day help it resolve more quickly.From a bruising perspective, I generally recommend Arnica and Bromelain supplements both before and after surgery. I find IPL (intense pulsed light) therapy to be very effective to making bruises go away more quickly. Like swelling, bruising is temporary and goes away in time. Good luck in your recovery!
