Is this swelling or lid retraction? Three months post orbital decompression. (photos)

November 25, 2016
Asked By:diane360 in San Francisco, CA

I had orbital decompression three months ago after having Graves orbitopathy for about five years. One of my lower eyelids still appears swollen, but my surgeon thought it might be residual eyelid retraction from the TED. It feels to me like there's something in there, but I also worry the muscles are stretched out after five years with 22mm of proptosis. Will this go away or is it a retraction issue?

4 photos

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 26, 2016

Answer: Eyelid retraction from graves thyroid eye disease

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 26, 2016

Answer: Eyelid retraction from graves thyroid eye disease

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 26, 2016

Answer: These are very complex situations.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
November 26, 2016

Answer: These are very complex situations.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
MOST RECENT
June 26, 2017

Answer: Eyelid retraction

MOST RECENT
June 26, 2017

Answer: Eyelid retraction

Recommended reading

Eyelid Retraction Repair

Everything you need to know about Eyelid Retraction Repair

  • 94% worth it
  • 103.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $23,625
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
November 30, 2016

Answer: Eyelid Retraction in Thyroid Eye Disease

November 30, 2016

Answer: Eyelid Retraction in Thyroid Eye Disease

Recommended reading

Eyelid Retraction Repair

Everything you need to know about Eyelid Retraction Repair

  • 94% worth it
  • 103.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $23,625
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT