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Dry Eye - Temporary or Permanent After Upper Bleph?

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In some cases I hear dry eye is 'permanent' after eyelid surgery (or ptosis repair for that matter). If it is permanent, does it usually mean that too much skin was removed, tearing mechanism (lacrimal gland) problems, decreased blink (muscle removal), etc etc. This is my most considered risk (and am thorough in researching it), but I know that most cases are temporary (swelling or such). But when is it permanent, and what causes it?

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