My Eyelids were Pulled Down after Eyelid Surgery.
What Should I Do?
Eyelids being pulled down after blepharoplasty is surprisingly more common than most people
realized.
This condition of the eyelids being pulled down is referred to as rounding, scleral show
or lower eyelid retraction.
This condition can be caused by factors related to support of the eyelids as well as tissue
loss from the surgery.
Proper examination by a specialist can help you understand which of these factors apply
to your situation.
In my experience, many patients undergo revision procedures which are minimally effective and
ultimately cause unnecessary scarring.
The key to your situation is understanding the anatomy and restoring the critical anatomic
relationships to correct the eyelid position.
It’s also important to maintain proper eye lubrication.
When the eyelid is retracted, part of the eye, in particular the inferior aspect of
the cornea becomes more exposed and can become scratched or infected.
In addition, you may develop exposure because your eyes don’t close completely when you
sleep so application of ophthalmic lubricating gel at night may be necessary.