I have puffy upper/lower eyelids in morn/evenings since lasik in 2009. I'm 29. Is it ptosis, & will eyelid surgery help? (Photo)

April 24, 2015
Asked By:tkish85 in Dublin, OH

I had lasik surgery - both eyes in 2009 (right eye was under corrected so it was operated on twice). I was diagnosed with dry eye post-Sx & cannot tolerate eye drops with preservatives. Everyday (year-round) I wake up with swollen upper (about half way up) and lower eyelids, redness & pain. The swelling lessens throughout the day and returns by night with itchy lid margins. Allergies ruled out (skin/blood test). On Restasis/optive. (3rd) Opthalmologist sugg. surgery & RX ointment to apply.

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April 27, 2015

Answer: Eyelid Surgery

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Answer: I have puffy upper/lower eyelids in morn/evenings since lasik in 2009. I'm 29. Is it ptosis, & will eyelid surgery help? (Photo)

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April 28, 2015

Answer: Don't jump to surgery

April 28, 2015

Answer: Don't jump to surgery

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April 25, 2015

Answer: Lower eye lid surgery

April 25, 2015

Answer: Lower eye lid surgery

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