I got a full incisional double eyelid surgery two weeks ago and I cannot close my eyes all the way. At first I thought it may be due to swelling but even after swelling has gone down significantly, I still can't close my eyes. Is this normal? Will I eventually be able to close my eyes?
January 13, 2020
Answer: Double Eye lid surgery Unable to completely close the eyes after double lid surgery is a very important issue. The reasons for inability to close the eyes can be of different reasons. We need to review what was done in the original surgery. Any skin removed? any muscle removed? was any work or shortening of the lavatory muscle done? Any of these can cause the problem. Meanwhile you need to lubricate the eyes at night very well. and during the day if any signs of dry eye. See an ophthalmologist for full evaluation and muscle function. Repair depends on the cause. The cause can be divided into one of these categories1: deficiency of the anterior lamella, skin2: deficiency of the middle lamella, the muscle3: deficiency in the posterior lamella, lavatory muscle and Mueller muscle.4: As simple as swelling.
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January 13, 2020
Answer: Double Eye lid surgery Unable to completely close the eyes after double lid surgery is a very important issue. The reasons for inability to close the eyes can be of different reasons. We need to review what was done in the original surgery. Any skin removed? any muscle removed? was any work or shortening of the lavatory muscle done? Any of these can cause the problem. Meanwhile you need to lubricate the eyes at night very well. and during the day if any signs of dry eye. See an ophthalmologist for full evaluation and muscle function. Repair depends on the cause. The cause can be divided into one of these categories1: deficiency of the anterior lamella, skin2: deficiency of the middle lamella, the muscle3: deficiency in the posterior lamella, lavatory muscle and Mueller muscle.4: As simple as swelling.
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