Blepharitis and dry eye. Is it ok to proceed with lower eyebag and upper lid surgery next week? (Photo)

March 25, 2015
Asked By:insanelysilver in Essex, MO

I am booked in for Blepharoplasty, next week but am struggling to rid myself of a problem with dry eye which the Optitian says is Blepharitis. I explained about the irritating dry eye symptoms at my consultation with my surgeon, who says it would not affect the problem one way or another. I'm worried about it being very uncomfortable post op, especially as I don't think I will be able to put hot compresses on my eyes for the blepharitis. Should I cancel or go ahead?

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March 26, 2015

Answer: Certainly eyelid surgery is not going to make the dry eye better.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 26, 2015

Answer: Certainly eyelid surgery is not going to make the dry eye better.

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 30, 2015

Answer: Eyelid surgery #blepharoplasty #microfatgrafting #recovery

Trevor M. Born, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 30, 2015

Answer: Eyelid surgery #blepharoplasty #microfatgrafting #recovery

Trevor M. Born, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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March 26, 2015

Answer: Dry Eye Symptoms and Lower Lid Blepharoplasty

Stephen Prendiville, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 26, 2015

Answer: Dry Eye Symptoms and Lower Lid Blepharoplasty

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