Feels Like Dust or Sand in Eye After Upper Eyelid Surgery

July 26, 2010
Asked By:8702anon in atlanta

I just had my upper eyelid surgery last week on Monday. The doctor removed a little bit of fat and skin during surgery. I got the stitches removed 4 days after. 2 days after the stitches were removed, I started feeling like there was some kind of dust or sand in my right eye. I can only feel it when I close my eyes and move my eye ball from side to side. It feels fine when I have my eyes open. Any idea what causes this?

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