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Does Müller muscle-conjunctival resection cause dry eyes?

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davidjesseOct 28, 2022

I have read reports here that ptosis surgery can cause dry eyes. However the Müller muscle-conjunctival resection technique does not effect the meibomian glands, and I found some studies that show it does not cause dry eyes. Are the doctors referring to another technique when they mention it causes dry eyes?

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Revision ptosis surgery may be possible. It is complex. You need more detailed evaluation to determine. See an expert.

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. Your mild ptosis could probably be corrected with with minimal surgery. You should be evaluated in person by an experienced oculoplastic surgeon who can guide you in choosing the best option. I hope this helps. Good luck!

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James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO

Thank you for sharing your question and posting your photos. The ptosis appears mild and might be too minimal for surgery. If this is the case, then specific eyedrops might be beneficial. Make an appointment for in person consultation with an experienced oculoplastic surgeon. Good luck!

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A.J. Amadi, MD

Based on the photos, you do have eyebrow ptosis which would benefit from a brow lift from an aesthetic point. Your photos are not ideal for evaluating eyelid ptosis, however, as you are looking down. You need to look directly into the camera lens if you are doing a selfie, not at the screen.

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Gurkan Kayabasoglu, MD

Hello. First of all, you have a severe ptosis, so in order to compansce this, we raise your eyebrows very much and asymmetrically. Since your eyebrow will fall after this surgery, the procedure to be performed is 1. idealizing your eyebrows (eyebrow surgery), 2. ptosis repair and 3. upper eyelid...

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Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACS

Based on the photos, I do believe you are a candidate for ptosis surgery but need more detailed evaluation to determine accurately.

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