Eyelid surgery, chemosis, dry eyes, blepharitis. Can I use regular lubricating eyedrops or do they need to be preservative free?

May 2, 2015
Asked By:lamamita123 in Ash Flat, AR

After double eyelid surgery I developed chemosis, dry eyes and blepharitis. Can I use regular lubricating eye drops or do they need to be preservative free? How often do I need to use them? I'm confused.

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May 3, 2015

Answer: Dry eyes

May 3, 2015

Answer: Dry eyes

May 4, 2015

Answer: Preservative eye drops are nice.

May 4, 2015

Answer: Preservative eye drops are nice.

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