I had septorinoplasty FESS and polyp removal in July 2017. A week later I started forcefully blinking, have painful red eyes.

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My eyes are always infected. I can’t use drops bcz my eyes are very sensitive. Above my nose inbetween my eyebrows it feels tight, and pulls. When I breath inwards through my nose my right eye exceeds water. could I have damage to my nasolacrimal duct could it have moved? or have nerve or muscle or tissue damage/inflammation? If so how long will it be before I recover, is there anything that can be done? My ENT surgeon has discharged me.

Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about the problems you are having with your eyes following septorhinoplasty.  Unfortunately, without photographs or being able to examine you in person, it is difficult to make recommendations regarding the symptoms you are experiencing.  I would definitely recommend following up with your ENT to express your concerns.  He/she should be able to give your some ideas on why you are experiencing your current symptoms, and if not, perhaps refer you to another specialist such as an ophthalmologist for a workup.  Your healing can take an entire year to be complete.  During that time frame, close follow-up is paramount, and you should not be dismissed without a solution.  Good communication and rapport between patient and surgeon is very important both before and after surgery.
Ziyad Hammoudeh, MD

I had septorinoplasty FESS and polyp removal in July 2017. A week later I started forcefully blinking, have painful red eyes.

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