Eyelid surgery should not be done for how long after having cataract or glaucoma or cornea surgery?

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I have had cataract and glaucoma surgery in both eyes as well as a DMEK cornea replacement in one. I still use glaucoma medication. How long should I wait before considering an eyelid lift as the lid is blocking part of my vision. With very dry eye already, should I have lower lid raised at the same time? Also, how is the eye protected during the lift procedure? Thank you for your response. I need this done but as you might imagine, I am quite nervous about it.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

I recommend you obtain clearance from your ophthalmologist.  An upper eyelid blepharoplasty can exacerbate dry eye symptoms so having a therapy in place for 1-2 weeks that can treat these symptoms is important.  I would not recommend a lower lid blepharoplasty at the same time as this can further worsen dry eye symptoms.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

For the best information in this regard you should ask your glaucoma and cornea surgeons. In general, I would suggest waiting at least 6 months. Dry eyes are always concern when doing lower blepharoplasty. This needs to be extensively discussed with your surgeon before surgery. Good luck.

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

This should be left entirely up to your ophthalmologist as he/she will know when you are thoroughly healed from your surgery.Thank you for your question, and best of luck.

Mark L. Mazow, MD, FACS · Answer

You ask a very good question. Your situation is certainly more complex than the average lid surgery, but one that is very common for a fellowship trained experienced Oculoplastic surgeon. First of all you do need to consult with the surgeon who did your corneal and glaucoma surgery. If you indeed have dry eye that is a major concern and would indicate that any surgery that is contemplated should be undertaken with great care and pre-operative evaluation to minimize any exacerbation of this. You should make an appointment with a fellowship trained experienced Oculoplastic surgeon who will already know this and be able to evaluate the eye as well as the lids and work with your other Ophthalmologists to ensure an optimal result and minimize complications. Best of luck.

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