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

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

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.

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.

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.

Long lasting visual changes after blepharoplasty are unusual.  Some of the changes can be a result of swelling that will resolve with time.  As your problem seems to be more positional and if your swelling has resolved, I believe it would be ok to proceed with getting your lenses adjusted. 

Its unusual that you appreciate changes with your progressive lenses but removal or transposition of the fat in the lower lid could result in enough of a change that you are now appreciating.  You should be able to see your optometrist now to get your correction if needed.

This is in fact a very good question!! I usually tell my patients to avoid changing their glasses for at least 8 weeks sometimes 10 to 12 weeks. Post eyelid surgery you will experience a change in your cornea due to swelling and that will interfere with your vision. I do work with an optometrist and my patients see him about 10 weeks post op for adjustments if necessary. 

Hi. Congratulations on your result! I usually ask patients to wait about 4-6 weeks after eyelid surgery before they get a new glasses or contact lens prescription. Everyone is different so some people may be ready earlier or later than others. I'm sure your surgeon can tell you if you are ready. Best regards, Ira Vidor, M.D.

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!

The sooner the better! There is no reason for you to have to delay. You can see your optometrist as soon as you would like.