Eyes burning after rhinoplasty. Is this a result of the surgery or something completely unrelated?

Question

my eyes are constantly itching and burn on occasion. i also found white discharge on the corners of my eyes. the pain is extreme and almost unbearable I'm 5 days post op i don't know if this is a result of the surgery or something completely unrelated.

Philip Solomon, MD, FRCS · Answer

You could have a corneal abrasion or conjunctivitis.  An abrasion is a scratch of the eye which can be painful.   It can happen even if precautions taken.   You should speak to your surgeon and consider seeing an eye specialist for assessment. Fortunately it is treatable and symptoms tend to resolve quickly when treated appropriately.

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Thanks for your question. You could have corneal abrasions, conjunctivitis or perhaps an allergic reaction. Please consult your optometrist. All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Elliot M. Heller, MD · Answer

You should not have itchy or watery eyes after Rhinoplasty. They sounds to me ;like you may have conjunctivitis. You may want to contact your doctor and have them look at your eyes.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

The eyes are generally protected by appointment or tape during a rhinoplasty. This could create some reaction by the conjunctiva that would explain the discomfort as well as discharge. It would be best to discuss this with your surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Itchy eyes is not common after a rhinoplasty. This may be related to an allergic reaction perhaps to the tape from the splint, or conjunctivitis. Corneal abrasions usually are painful and not itchy. Best to see your surgeon and/or opthamologist.

R. Stephen Mulholland, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear royals93,

Burning, itching, painful symptoms of the surface of the eye
with whitish discharge is not a normal complication of rhinoplasty surgery, but
rather more indicative of a chemical, allergic or infectious conjunctivitis or
bilateral corneal abrasion.  Either way
one cannot take a chance with corneal injury, potential damage to one’s vision
so it would be paramount for you to immediately seek the advise of your
operating or rhinoplasty surgeon or if there is any visual compromise go to the
Emergency Department and see an Ophthalmologist to ensure that your corneas are
treated effectively and immediately.

Corneal abrasions, conjunctivitis are all imminently
treatable and should leave no long-term injury or damage to the eye, but prompt
attention is necessary.

I hope this information has been of some assistance and best
of luck.

R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D.

Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yorkville, Toronto

Eyes burning after rhinoplasty. Is this a result of the surgery or something completely unrelated?

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