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Bloodshot Eyes After Blepharoplasty Surgery
Red eyes can be caused by many things including corneal irritation, allergies, corneal abrasion, reactions to medication, etc. Blepharoplasty can alter your eyes ability to blink and change your bodies ability to clear debris and spread tear film over your eyes. If you had no redness after the surgery and are now having issues it may or may not be related to the surgery. The typical course for corneal irritation or inability for a patient to protect their eyes with the typical mechanism of the upper lid usually is an early one with patients having trouble in the first few days. However, your symptoms can be a sign of something more serious and you should see your treating physician. He may prescribe different eye drops (perhaps ones with steroid in them) or if he is concerned he may refer you to an ophthalmologist.
Clinical Context
Mild redness in the days after blepharoplasty is common and usually comes from dryness while your eyelids adjust to blinking normally again. Lubricating eye drops often help during this early recovery period. Redness that appears well after the initial healing phase, or that comes with pain, sensitivity to light, or blurry vision, is different and deserves prompt attention from your surgeon or an eye doctor, since it may point to a corneal issue rather than simple dryness.
