Was my doc too aggressive? 2mm protrusion for TED, 1mm sclera showing in R-eye, now I look far worse and need correction

November 4, 2016

Surgery#1 - OD, & ventricle implant for 1mm sclera, 2mm proptosis. Seemed extreme to me. 1 wk postop lower eyelid pulling from scar tissue forming. Given steroid shots, then dr. suggested to remove the scar tissue via surgery - which only made things worse, more pulling and more sclera showing. Surgery#2 the implant was not removed and I grew scar tissue back faster. Is this normal procedure for scar tissue, MORE surgery?

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November 6, 2016

Answer: Agree that this is complicated.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 6, 2016

Answer: Agree that this is complicated.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 6, 2016

Answer: Cicatricial lower eyelid retraction

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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November 6, 2016

Answer: Cicatricial lower eyelid retraction

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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