Chemosis is swelling of the conjunctiva, the white covering that protects the eye. This tissue lines the eyelids and covers the eye to the cornea. Like other tissue in the body, inflammation caused it to swell and this swelling is called chemosis. Two factors seem to influence chemosis: 1) the disruption of lymphatics associated with eyelid surgery and 2) conjunctival drying. It is possible to get into a cycle where the chemosis is exposed between the eyelids and this drying causes the chemosis to persist. Very aggressive canthal tightening and upper and lower eyelid surgery incisions that are set close together also contribute to conjunctival swelling. However, the number one factor that can benefit from treatment is conjunctival drying. I recommend avoiding the steroid antibiotic combination medications because the antibiotic portion of these products can be very irritating and rather than helping they actually worsen conjunctival swelling.Rather than seeing a general ophthalmologist, I would recommend consulting a fellowship trained oculoplastic surgeon. This is a board certified ophthalmologist who has completed a fellowship approved by the American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS). These surgeons are among the most extensive trained in eyelid surgery and have a great deal of direct experiencing managing chemosis. They have the training, equipment, and experience needed to diagnosis and manage this complication. ASOPRS maintains a directory on their website that will help you find a well qualified oculoplastic surgeon in your area who can help you (ASOPRS dot org).