How long should I wait, post blepharoplasty, to have my prescription glasses adjusted? (Photo)

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I had upper and lower blepharoplasty in August. I wear progressive glasses and, with my improved field of vision, the "accommodations" I had made (tipping my head back to see) are no longer necessary & my glasses seem a bit off. The correction seems to be unchanged, just not the location on the bi-focal portion of the lens as I am constantly lifting my frames off of my nose to manually adjust them. How long should I let this new view of the world settle in before visiting my optometrist?

David S. Felder, MD · Answer

I normally tell my patient's after blepharoplasty to wait about 6 weeks before seeing their optometrist or ophthalmologist for a prescription check.

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for the question. Eyelid swelling can effect the cornea and create astigmatism. You should probably wait 2 month prior to checking the vision. If you want to be extra cautious, 6 weeks should be more than enough time. Glad to hear of your good results. Good luck.

Jessica Lattman, MD · Answer

I would suggest seeing you ophthalmologist now.  6-8 weeks is more than enought time for the eyelids to heal and to be ready for new glasses.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

I think you should see your optometrist now.  Perhaps your glasses only need a minor adjustment of the pads to work better for you for the moment.  You wouldn't know that unless you see your optometrist or optician (depending on where you got your glasses).  It it is recommended that you get new glasses, waiting 6 to 8 weeks after eyelid surgery is a very reasonable recommendation.

Samuel Baharestani, MD, FACS · Answer

Glad to hear you're healing well after eyelid surgery!  Usually, at one month after surgery it is safe to be measured for new glasses.  Good luck!

How long should I wait, post blepharoplasty, to have my prescription glasses adjusted? (Photo)

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