Bubble in the eye after eyelid surgery 22 days ago, will this go away? Starting using steroid drops yesterday. (photo)

March 28, 2017
Asked By:adviseeking in Houston, TX

I had an eye bag removal surgery 22 days ago. There has been a liquid bubble in my left eye. I am wondering if it will go away. Yesterday I started using steroid eye drop which was prescribed by the doctor. Thanks!

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April 2, 2017

Answer: Yes.

Robert L. Steely, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 2, 2017

Answer: Yes.

Robert L. Steely, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 30, 2017

Answer: Chemosis

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 30, 2017

Answer: Chemosis

John J. Martin, Jr., MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 31, 2017

Answer: Appears to be chemosis

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 31, 2017

Answer: Appears to be chemosis

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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March 30, 2017

Answer: Eye chemosis after eyelid surgery

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 30, 2017

Answer: Eye chemosis after eyelid surgery

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 30, 2017

Answer: This is called chemosis.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
March 30, 2017

Answer: This is called chemosis.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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