Eye Irritation Following Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty?

Question

I had upper and lower blepharoplasty on April 12th. It is April 18th and I am progressing with some bruising and swelling, but the eye irritation is bugging me the most. When does the eye irritation generally go away? I work on a computer and I like to read. I am using ice packs on my eyes but the irritation lingers. Thanks!

A.J. Amadi, MD · Answer

Eye irritation this early after surgery is more the norm rather than the exception.

	Your blinking is still probably slightly compromised which means the ocular surface lubrication is not ideal. Artificial tears and/or ocular lubricating ointment would be indicated for you in the early going. As things improve, you can taper off of them.

Dilip D. Madnani, MD, FACS · Answer

I would discuss this with your surgeon but you are only 6 days into your healing, and some discomfort is to be expected. If you have irritation from a corneal abrasion, that will get better and there are drops your surgeon can prescribe to make it less irritating.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Eye irritation in the early postoperative period is not uncommon, and adequate lubrication should be maintained.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Rod J. Rohrich, MD · Answer

This is not uncommon to have eyelid irritation and dry eyes after blepharoplasty. It needs to be treated with a high level of moisturization and use of Refresh Plus and Refresh PM for the first 2-3 weeks. This usually resolves sequelae.

Steven M. Lynch, MD · Answer

Hi,

	  This is very common during the first several weeks and you merely need time for the swelling and bruising to go down.  With the decrease in swelling, then there are more normal air currents that hit your corneas and your eyes will get back to a more normal enviornment.

	  You are VERY early.   Make sure you discuss this with your ps and get the best answers for your case specifically.

Eye Irritation Following Upper and Lower Blepharoplasty?

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