My Eyes Hurt After Lower Bleph and Have Headaches. Will This Go Away?

December 4, 2011
Asked By:gkg in Des Moines, IA

my eyes and area around them ache also. i've had to take some left over pain meds to help. i'm just about 7 wks post op from lower bleph. my eyes look like racoons too. seems like the line between my lower lid and cheek is even worse now. i'm trying to be patient but am feeling very depressed. hard to look others in the eye because i'm embarassed. what can i do and will this improve.

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December 6, 2011

Answer: It is completely abnormal to need narcotics for eye discomfort this late out.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 6, 2011

Answer: It is completely abnormal to need narcotics for eye discomfort this late out.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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Answer: Eyelid surgery

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Answer: Pain after blepharoplasty

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Answer: Pain after blepharoplasty

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