I had ptosis surgery on my left upper eyelid 10 days ago. I have two concerns. I am having double-vision and blurriness in the eye. This does not seem to have improved over the past week. When I use both eyes, I see normal. With the left, I see double (ghost images). Is this going to be permanent? What causes this? I am not happy with results of the surgery. I dont see improvement, and possibly it looks worse now. Can any doctors please comment based on the pictures attached.
November 21, 2017
Answer: Ptosis surgery recovery From the photograph it appears that there is still significant swelling of the eyelid. It can take a few weeks (and rarely a few months) for the swelling to resolve completely. You should see your surgeon in the next 4-6 weeks to re-assess. As far as double vision, it sounds optical (because there when you are looking through the left eye alone). This is usually due to a surface problem the the cornea - usually dryness. Use artificial tear drops a few times per day to see if this will help. If it does not, see the doctor.
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November 21, 2017
Answer: Ptosis surgery recovery From the photograph it appears that there is still significant swelling of the eyelid. It can take a few weeks (and rarely a few months) for the swelling to resolve completely. You should see your surgeon in the next 4-6 weeks to re-assess. As far as double vision, it sounds optical (because there when you are looking through the left eye alone). This is usually due to a surface problem the the cornea - usually dryness. Use artificial tear drops a few times per day to see if this will help. If it does not, see the doctor.
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November 1, 2016
Answer: Post-Operative Swelling Based on your photographs, it appears you still have a fair amount of upper eyelid edema post-surgically, which is normal at this stage in recovery. I would suggest waiting a few months before making any decisions regarding the eyelid position and possible need for further intervention. The monocular diplopia or double vision with just the left eye is likely related to dry eye, which is quite common after ptosis repair. I would suggest using artificial tears 3-4 times per day and lubricating ointment at bedtime.
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November 1, 2016
Answer: Post-Operative Swelling Based on your photographs, it appears you still have a fair amount of upper eyelid edema post-surgically, which is normal at this stage in recovery. I would suggest waiting a few months before making any decisions regarding the eyelid position and possible need for further intervention. The monocular diplopia or double vision with just the left eye is likely related to dry eye, which is quite common after ptosis repair. I would suggest using artificial tears 3-4 times per day and lubricating ointment at bedtime.
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