My eyes are feel dry and irritated. I've been putting in drops of Thera Tears. I see my surgeon in three days but in the meantime is there anything I can do to alleviate the irritation. Also, I feel like I have "puppy dog eyes". They droop slightly at the ends. Will this disappear after my swelling has gone down?
November 12, 2013
Answer: Steroid drops may help It depends on the severity of chemosis. For mild cases, lubrication [over the counter ointment is available, just ask your pharmacist to help] is usually enough. However for more severe cases, I may consider using steroid drops to help decrease inflammation.If not responsive to that over a couple of weeks, there are some other "tricks of the trade" that your Oculoplastic surgeon can try, such as compression eye patch.I would not start massaging [or other 'eye exercises'] this soon after surgery.
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November 12, 2013
Answer: Steroid drops may help It depends on the severity of chemosis. For mild cases, lubrication [over the counter ointment is available, just ask your pharmacist to help] is usually enough. However for more severe cases, I may consider using steroid drops to help decrease inflammation.If not responsive to that over a couple of weeks, there are some other "tricks of the trade" that your Oculoplastic surgeon can try, such as compression eye patch.I would not start massaging [or other 'eye exercises'] this soon after surgery.
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November 12, 2013
Answer: Chemosis Chemosis is not that uncommon after lower lid blepharoplasty, with the incidence most frequently cited around 10% (although higher in other studies). There are different drops you can be given to help with the swelling in addition to lubricants. In addition, lower eyelid taping can be of benefit as well. It almost always resolves but may take a couple weeks or longer. I would contact your surgeon to see if they can give you some relief prior to your next visit. Best of luck.
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November 12, 2013
Answer: Chemosis Chemosis is not that uncommon after lower lid blepharoplasty, with the incidence most frequently cited around 10% (although higher in other studies). There are different drops you can be given to help with the swelling in addition to lubricants. In addition, lower eyelid taping can be of benefit as well. It almost always resolves but may take a couple weeks or longer. I would contact your surgeon to see if they can give you some relief prior to your next visit. Best of luck.
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