Post-Bleph Dry Eye Syndrome

Dr. Stephen Perkins explains the incidence and treatment of dry eye syndrome and chemosis in patients post-blepharoplasty.
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[@ExpressionsofAwakening]

You have given me hope. Thank you. I am 5 week post lower bleph with lower eyelid retraction and dry eyes. I hope it gets better.

[@kamilekapel]

Has it gotten better? I still have dry eye eight months after getting upper and lower bleph. The eyelid retraction did go away though.

[@kamilekapel]

@@riti05100 Everyone is different but I can tell you that I am 9.5 months post blephoraplasty and am finally finding life a bit easier, thank goodness. I still need to put in hylo gel strong eye drops every two hours but at least now the drops put me at ease for that time and I am not thinking about my eyes constantly. I am doing all the things (fish oil, drops, wipes, ivermectin cream, a good humidifier, testosterone, progesterone, taping my eyelids closed at night and wearing a mask...). I've done two IPL treatments which is helping with the inflammation. By the third IPL, I'll be ready for my first meibomian gland expression so crossing fingers that helps with the dryness. Just in the last couple weeks I started using Hypochlorous acid spray which I feel is helping with the inflammation of the eyelids (not just the eyes). I recommend trying these two things. But most of all, see a dry eye specialist to get assessed and prescribed a treatment plan specific to your situation.

[@NYinSD]

OMG.. Same thing happened to me with my lower bleph. Glad to hear that your lower retraction did go away. Any advice? i am on my second week now can't wait to get this looking normal. Any advice is greatly appreciated@@kamilekapel

[@lynnebunte3399]

I ad upper eye surgery due to droopy lids four years ago an I am still dealing with horrific dry eye.

[@kamilekapel]

Oh no. I'm sorry to hear it's been four years! I am at the eight month mark after upper and lower bleph and still dealing with horrific dry eye too. I had it done in Mexico where I was never warned of this risk. I had Lasik before. Are you pursuing any treatments? My eyes want eyedrops all the time. I am trying everything I hear about on the "Doctor Eye Health" channel. So far these things are helping: Nulids, manuka honey gel (by Optimel), sleep tight tape on the lids at night, and a humidifier. I'll be getting IPL next because the specialist said I have ocular rosacea which is contributing to the problem. My first pair of moisture chamber glasses is due to arrive in the mail any day now. Hopefully, this will allow me to comfortably go to the beach without worrying about a flare up. And if those work I may also try the Ziena glasses which should help with computer work. I just got the new idrop MGD drops yesterday which are pretty good. Provided relief for a couple of hours.

[@lynnebunte3399]

@@kamilekapel I used Xiidra drops. They burn at first but are very good. I went to their web site and I got them for free through Shire Cares as they are expensive. Drop in each eye twice per day. I use a humidifier in the Fall and Winter as my location if very dry during that time. Warm compresses helped me a lot and I still use them on occasion. I just do the best I can and they have improved but in the Spring I am miserable. Afraid stuck with dry eye forever. I should sue the Dr. as I too was not notified of this risek! Hope you do better.

[@riti05100]

Has it gone away! I have severe dry eye syndrome after lower blepharoplasty

[@KingsDaughter1957]

@@user-zs8zo6eq5s My surgery was upper eyelids only and I never had dry eyes prior to my 2022 procedure. What I THINK has happened is that, when they remove that skin, they are also removing lubricating cells. It's worse for me at some times (like when I'm tired or dealing with seasonal allergies) so I'm POURING drops into my eyes at those times. :( I keep waiting for it to improve, but it doesn't.

[@arymhansie]

Would having a bleph from an Oculoplastic surgeon help?