I am contemplating having ptosis repair by Muellerectomy but am concerned about my eyes becoming drier. I'm trying to decide whether to have the procedure. My eyes have been dry in the past and are occasionally dry now but not too bad. My opthalmic plastic surgeon feels it would be ok to proceed but I'm cautious. Could you describe the reasons eyes become drier following Muellerectomy and what factors predict the amount of dryness I can expect?
February 7, 2014
Answer: Dryness after Ptosis Repair In any patient, when the eyelids are drooping, this limits how much air, wind, and light gets into the eye. When the eyelids are elevated surgically in a ptosis repair, regardless of the technique, your eyes will be open more and thus more exposed to the air, wind, etc. In some patients, they experience more dryness. Most patients tolerate this well, with some increased use of artificial tears. In some patients with severe preoperative dryness, this may be quite an issue. One option is to try taping your eyes up in an elevated position at home for a little while and see what you think. This should give you some idea as to how you will feel after surgery. You can also discuss with your surgeon to minimize how much the eyelid is elevated. There are a lot of options. In worse case situations, sometimes the surgery has to be reversed if the patient is intolerant. Good luck!
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February 7, 2014
Answer: Dryness after Ptosis Repair In any patient, when the eyelids are drooping, this limits how much air, wind, and light gets into the eye. When the eyelids are elevated surgically in a ptosis repair, regardless of the technique, your eyes will be open more and thus more exposed to the air, wind, etc. In some patients, they experience more dryness. Most patients tolerate this well, with some increased use of artificial tears. In some patients with severe preoperative dryness, this may be quite an issue. One option is to try taping your eyes up in an elevated position at home for a little while and see what you think. This should give you some idea as to how you will feel after surgery. You can also discuss with your surgeon to minimize how much the eyelid is elevated. There are a lot of options. In worse case situations, sometimes the surgery has to be reversed if the patient is intolerant. Good luck!
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