Risk of Eyelid Surgery Causing Permanent Blindness or Double Vision

The chance of permanent blindness or double vision is extremely rare in upper or lower blepharoplasty surgery. Uncontrolled bleeding immediately would cause these types of issues. The eyes are protected during the time of the surgery with corneal eye protectors. We avoid using the laser around the eyes because of any risk of the laser damaging the eyesight. Careful and meticulous surgery is very important and when performed in a controlled surgical environment the risk is very, very minimal.  

Caution with an attention to safety is a top priority with any surgical procedure.  With eyelid surgery the eye itself must be protected as well as any bleeding controlled.  These two problems could lead to vision problems following eyelid surgery.  You will be instructed to be off medications that could lead to abnormal bleeding prior to surgery.  There is a risk with any procedure but with skill and attention to detail this will be kept to an absolute minimum.