Will I Be Able to Close my Eyes After Eyelid Surgery?

In the early stage of your recovery, it may be difficult to close your eyes all the way. However, as swelling subsides and you reach full recovery, you will be able to close your eyes all the way. This may take a few weeks.

Initially after the surgery you may have a slight gap in your eyelids that is usually discussed at the time of your surgical procedure based upon your age. Most patients can close their eyes at the time of surgery and make a good water seal. Occasionally swelling in the immediate post-operative period is treated with eye ointments and drops.  Most patients routinely have normal eyelid closure from the time of their operation forward.

After surgery it is very common to have a small opening between your eyelids primarily due to swelling.  This will close within a day or so. In the meantime use artificial tear lubrication at night to protect your cornea.