Eyelid Surgery FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery

No matter how healthy your eyes may be, you can't see properly with a drooping eyelid partly obscuring your field of vision. Drooping eyelids can also make you look old, fatigued, or drowsy. If you'd like to refresh your look and/or improve your vision, you may wonder whether eyelid rejuvenation surgery makes sense for you. Learn about the surgical procedure by examining the answers to these frequently asked questions, courtesy of New Century Ophthalmology

Why Do People Suffer From Drooping Eyelids?

Some people are born with drooping eyelids, while others develop a drooping upper or lower eyelid following an eye injury, stroke, or nerve damage that interferes with eyelid muscle. Commonly, eyelids naturally start to droop with age. Over time, a muscle called the levator muscle pulls away from the eyelid, allowing the eyelid to sag somewhat when open. 

What Problems Can Drooping Eyelids Cause?

Many cases of drooping eyelids don't affect vision to any significant degree. However, an eyelid that sags over the pupil can block incoming light and prevent you from seeing as clearly as you should. When this problem affects only one eye, the brain may start ignoring that eye's input in favor of the other eye. This issue, amblyopia, can restrict your depth perception. Even if your drooping eyes don't affect your vision, their appearance may make you feel self-conscious enough to seek help.

How Does Eyelid Rejuvenation Surgery Work?

Before you undergo eyelid rejuvenation surgery (blepharoplasty), your eye doctor will examine your eyes and vision while also taking pictures of your eyelids and discussing the surgical procedure with you. In most cases, you'll only need a local anesthetic for this outpatient surgery. The surgeon then trims away or relocates excess tissue from the upper eyelids. Your surgeon can also remove fat from the lower eyelids to reduce "bags" that can make you look old or exhausted.

What Does the Recovery Process Involve?

You can go home on the day of your surgical procedure. However, you may experience some temporary swelling, bruising, discomfort, and blurred vision while the tissues heal. Cold compresses, prescription eye drops, and an elevated sleeping position can ease these side effects. You can take acetaminophen, but not non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that might promote bleeding. Avoid smoking, contact lens wear, and eye rubbing during recovery.

Drooping Eyelid Solutions for Oxford or Raleigh NC

If you seek the solution to your drooping eyelid issues, turn to New Century Ophthalmology. Our skilled specialists can provide blepharoplasty for individuals in Oxford and Raleigh NC. Call us at either office or contact us through our online form.

 

 

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