Sharp muscular-like pain in corner of 1 eye ever since eyelid surgery - it's been 7 years

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I had an eyelid surgery to correct a mild ptosis. The documents say that my procedure in short was called 'levator aponeurosis plication, fat repositioning with 5 point fixation with a nylon stitch' Ever since I have suffered bad pain in the corner of my right eye. Its like a sharp muscle contraction, it isnt present when my eye is closed. 2 doctors have looked and cant feel the stitch. The pain isnt in the eye as it doesnt respond to anasthetic. My eyes are not dry. Can anyone help?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear of the pain you've been experiencing since your surgery.  From your description more investigation is needed to determine the cause of the pain.  You may want to visit with an oculoplastic surgeon for an evaluation if the other surgeons you have seen have not been able to help.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Ompangi, thank you for your question. It is important to thoroughly analyze your case; to have a consultation, take into consideration age, needs and expectations. For more information and recommendations, it is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Duncan MacKenzie, MBBS, MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

You don't say how long ago the surgery was done but if it was some months or years ago, one would expect pain related to the surgery to be settled by now. I could be directly related to the suture knot but you say you have been told this is not the case. It could be to do with the direction of pull of the suture or scar related to it. It is hard to imagine but hard to exclude without seeing you. You should continue to pursue this with your nearest ophthalmologist or plastic surgeon.

Sharp muscular-like pain in corner of 1 eye ever since eyelid surgery - it's been 7 years

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