Overview
Eyelid surgery is a common method of treatment for entropion (inward
turning of the eyelid), ectropion (outward turning of the eyelid),
chalazion, blepharoplasty, ptosis (drooping of the eyelid), and some
eyelid tumors.
Eyelid surgery is usually an outpatient procedure with local
anesthesia. Risks of surgery are rare, but include asymmetry of the
eyelids. Differences in healing between the eyes may cause some
unevenness after surgery.
After eyelid surgery, a bruise or black eye is common but goes away
quickly. It may be difficult to close your eyelids completely,
making the eyes feel dry. This irritation generally disappears as
the surgery heals. Serious complications are rare but include vision
loss, scarring, and infection. To most people, the improvement in
vision, comfort and appearance after eyelid surgery is very
gratifying. |
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