I'm a 32 year-old male suffering from severe dry eyes, but I want to get upper Blepharoplasty done to correct very droopy lids. Is there any way this could be done, if approached carefully enough, to ensure completely that my dry eye problem will not worsen after the procedure (of course, accepting that for the first weeks it will be worse inevitably)? Any answer would be greatly appreciated.
October 22, 2014
Answer: Be careful with blepharoplasty and dry eyes As mentioned in the previous answers it is difficult to tell whether you are to undergo a blepharoplasty or a ptosis repair. If your description of "droopy eyes" is that you have redundant skin then a blepharoplasty will help. If you have low eyelid margins ie. the whole lid is droopy then you are likely to need a ptosis repair. Both can be done with dry eyes, but caution is the rule. Be evaluated by an ophthalmologist before surgery and make sure that your surgeon is aware of the condition and will be conservative. Expect to need more lubricating drops in the initial post operative period. If done with care the procedure can be successful however.
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October 22, 2014
Answer: Be careful with blepharoplasty and dry eyes As mentioned in the previous answers it is difficult to tell whether you are to undergo a blepharoplasty or a ptosis repair. If your description of "droopy eyes" is that you have redundant skin then a blepharoplasty will help. If you have low eyelid margins ie. the whole lid is droopy then you are likely to need a ptosis repair. Both can be done with dry eyes, but caution is the rule. Be evaluated by an ophthalmologist before surgery and make sure that your surgeon is aware of the condition and will be conservative. Expect to need more lubricating drops in the initial post operative period. If done with care the procedure can be successful however.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: No gurantee but... Dry eyes is a common problem mostly in women in their late 40's and 50's. Blepharoplasty,particularly lower, can worsen the problem, especially if the have a negative vector. Upper lid bleph holds less risk as long as no lacrimal gland manipulation is done.
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February 11, 2016
Answer: No gurantee but... Dry eyes is a common problem mostly in women in their late 40's and 50's. Blepharoplasty,particularly lower, can worsen the problem, especially if the have a negative vector. Upper lid bleph holds less risk as long as no lacrimal gland manipulation is done.
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