Did my upper blepharoplasty cause my extreme dry eyees, meibomian gland dysfunction and slow blink rate?

May 2, 2014
Asked By:779296anon in Ormond Beach, FL

Directly after my belpharoplasty operation I was diagnosed with extreme dry eyes, meibomian gland dysfunction, and a slow blink rate. I still have all three issues and it has been 1.5 years. My eyes had been in excellent health prior to the operation without any issues at all. What could have caused these issues to occur? Thank you.

Answers (3)

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May 7, 2014

Answer: Eyelid surgery can aggravate but does not cause dry eye syndrome.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
May 7, 2014

Answer: Eyelid surgery can aggravate but does not cause dry eye syndrome.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 6, 2014

Answer: Upper eyelid surgery

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 6, 2014

Answer: Upper eyelid surgery

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 6, 2014

Answer: Slow blink rate, yes.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 6, 2014

Answer: Slow blink rate, yes.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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