Watering Eyes (Eyelid Tightening)?

December 23, 2012
Asked By:secret_squirrel in England, AR

In the case of excessive tearing ( not due to any blockages ) what exactly does " retightening of the eyelids " to inprove tear pump action involve ? For example if it involved the upper eyelids would it be something like a blepharoplasty or does it involve tightening the margin of the eyelid also ( reducing the length of the margin ?) A reference web page would be very helpful.

Answers (3)

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December 26, 2012

Answer: Often wishful thinking on the part of the surgeon.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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December 26, 2012

Answer: Often wishful thinking on the part of the surgeon.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 25, 2012

Answer: Tightening Lower Lid

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 25, 2012

Answer: Tightening Lower Lid

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 25, 2012

Answer: Eyelid ectropion causing watery eyes

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
December 25, 2012

Answer: Eyelid ectropion causing watery eyes

Mehryar (Ray) Taban, MD, FACSOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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