I am a 37 year old male. I recently had an eye infection and the doctor pulled my eye lid down for perhaps a good 6-8 seconds to check the infection. Could this cause my lower eyelid skin to sag or stretch? I'm worried. I know the skin there is very delicate.
August 3, 2011
Answer: No problem
It sounds like you had an eye infection and your doctor performed a simple conjuctival exam to evaluate and treat your infection. You do not describe any problems and that 6-8 second examination would not cause any lower eyelid sagging or strech deformity. I would suggest you focus on resolving the infection and not the unlikely occurrence of lower lid sagging after a medically necessary exam.
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August 3, 2011
Answer: No problem
It sounds like you had an eye infection and your doctor performed a simple conjuctival exam to evaluate and treat your infection. You do not describe any problems and that 6-8 second examination would not cause any lower eyelid sagging or strech deformity. I would suggest you focus on resolving the infection and not the unlikely occurrence of lower lid sagging after a medically necessary exam.
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August 3, 2011
Answer: Stretching eyelid skin permanent?
You are correct in stating that the eyelid skin is very delicate and chronic stretching or rubbing of the eyes can lead to permanent damage of the tissue. Pulling the eyelid down for 6-8 seconds, however, should not cause any permanent damage to the tissue.
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August 3, 2011
Answer: Stretching eyelid skin permanent?
You are correct in stating that the eyelid skin is very delicate and chronic stretching or rubbing of the eyes can lead to permanent damage of the tissue. Pulling the eyelid down for 6-8 seconds, however, should not cause any permanent damage to the tissue.
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