Will Glaucoma and wet Macular Degeneration prevent me from having upper eye lid surgery?

Hi,
blessed2bhere. As your optometrist says, upper blepharoplasty can elevate
eyelids that are partially obstructing a patient's vision. The conditions you
have don't preclude you from getting this procedure. As another specialist
said, you should first be cleared for the surgery by your ophthalmologist, who
may have concerns for other reasons. Once he approves you for the procedure,
choose an experienced oculoplastic surgeon who specializes in these types of
surgeries. Your ophthalmologist will probably recommend someone. Best wishes.

Blessed2bhere, in your case eyelid surgery would benefit you in that it should increase your superior field of vision.  As you have doubtless been told glaucoma can affect your peripheral vision, however, horizontal field decrease is experienced first.  Macular degeneration is not affected by eyelid surgery.  I operate on many patients with these conditions and hear that they have an improvement in their quality of life.  Hope this helps. Cheers.

Than you for sharing your question. There is no problem having blepharoplasty performed with the eye problems you mention. See an experienced, board-certified Oculoplastic Surgeon for comprehensive evaluation and discussion of treatment plan tailored for your specific eyes.Good luck,