Eyeballs Beet-Red in Far Corners After Rhinoplasty?

Very often in the early post-rhino period, especially when Osteotomy is eprformed, there will be subconjunctival hematoma. Sleeping with your head elevated and frequent irrigation with eyedrops approved by your doctor will resolve it more quickly. Be sure to use eyedrops temporarily.

I suggest that you see your doctor immediately; however it is most likely a subconjunctival hemorrhage which is common after surgery and very benign.  Though this usually resolves without any treatment, it's important to make sure there is nothing else going on.

As others have confirmed here, this can be seen following some types of rhinoplasty surgery. In essentially all cases, this will resolve fairly quickly as the healing process continues.

This is uncommon but of no concern in the vast majority of cases when it does happen. A small amount of bleeding (beneath the clear layer) of the eyeball can occur with coughing, straining, retching from post-operative nausea, etc. This is usually not due to bleeding from the rhinoplasty entering the eyeball, but from a tiny ruptured vessel(s) in the sclera of the eyeballs themselves.

This bleeding is self-limited and will reabsorb on its own without treatment. BTW, this can also happen spontaneously without relation to surgery, and typically is a response to one of the inciting causes noted above, but may also accompany aspirin or other blood-thinner use in the setting of high blood pressure or minor trauma.

If it worsens or persists, you should see your doctor, but this is rarely anything to worry about. Oral arnica montana may help your body reabsorb the blood faster. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

 

Sounds like you have some subconjunctival hemorrhage. This can happen with a rhinoplasty but is relatively rare. It is more likely to happen when osteotomies are required.  It is like bruising that has extending to the tissue surrounding the eye.  It is unlikely to have any long term consequences BUT you should have it evaluated by your surgeon to know for sure. 

 

I have found that working with the anesthesiologists here in Austin, Texas with rhinoplasty (nose job) patients that we can reduce bruising and swelling by doing a “deep” extubation.  This involves removing the breathing tube while the patient is still fairly sedated.  The benefit of this is that there is less (usually none) coughing, hacking, and gasping.  This smoother technique results in less internal pressure and thus less blood forced into the tissues.

 

 

Thank you for your question. The condition you are describing is chemosis with likely conjunctival hemorrhage.  The lining of the eyelid and eye is swollend from the facial trauma associated with the rhinoplasty.  Mild cases resolve without treatment. Severe cases require steriod drops and pressure release by an ophthalmologist. Sound like you are otherwise doing well. Discuss this concern futher with your surgeon. Best wishes.

What you mention sounds like you could have a subconjunctival hemorrhage.  The conjunctiva is a thin membrane covering the white part of the eyeball.   The blood vessels in this membrane are very thin and fragile.  Subconjunctival hemorrhages can occur spontaneously or from trauma.  Sneezing, coughing, vomiting or the trauma of osteotomies with nasal surgery can cause blood to leak out and create a bright red appearance to the eye.   While these can look quite unpleasant they usually do not cause much in the way of visual disturbance or other problems to the eye.  If you have any pain or visual changes though it is best to see your surgeon who can examine you and determine the exact cause of your symptoms.

      You may have irritation or slight extravasation of blood depending upon exam.  These are not usually problematic, but the incidence of chemosis may be increased.  I have not had this particular item presented to me as a concern after rhinoplasty.  If you have any more symptoms or concerns, I would phone the office.

The redness in the corner of your eyes is called a subconjuctival hemorrhage. It is similar to a bruise on your face but because the clear layer of the eyeball is so thin the bruise appears bright red. It will most likely slowly resolve over the next week or two.

This happens sometimes.  It is a subconjunctival hemorrhage, essentially a bruise on the eye itself.  This will resolve and will not affect your vision.  Everyone is different, but it can take 4-6 weeks to completely go away.