Eyelid Surgery for Ptosis, Unhappy with Results, Are these the Final Results? (photo)

TIme often helps the swelling which helps the position of the eyelid.

I recommend that you return and see your surgeon to let them evaluate what is going on with your vision.

Hi there,
Yes, there is still some swelling.  Yes, it is too early to say anything definitively.  However, the smart money is that you will still remain ptotic in the left eye, and still want a revision surgery.  I expect that you can eventually achieve success with this left upper lid.  
Best of luck,
JDW

This is way too early to worry about results. It takes weeks for swelling to diminish.

The monocular diplopia [double vision with one eye] is usually due to some form of refractive aberration, probably corneal dryness after surgery, which is not unusual. I would start using some artificial tears and follow up with your surgeon.

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. 

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.

It is way to early to tell the final position of the eyelid after ptosis surgery.  It can take months for all the swelling to subside and I rarely reassess for revision ptosis before 3 months.  The vision changes are likely secondary to dryness of the conductive.  Please state with artificial tears during the day and lacrilube at night and call your surgeon.

Thank you for the photos. It appears you have some swelling after your ptosis repair. That is very normal after the tiny veins in the area of the levator are cauterized. 10 days is very early to be concerned.

It is to early in the postoperative phase at ten days to determine your final result. As the swelling dissipates over the next few weeks to months you will be able to further evaluate your result. As far as the vision changes these may be due to dryness and you should be using moisturizing drops four to five times a day and a moisturizing ointment when at rest. I would make an appointment with your surgeon and discuss your concerns both cosmetic and functional and hopefully he/she can put your mind at ease. Best regards!