Excess skin and fatty tissue around the eyes can sag with age, creating a tired look and appearance. Upper and lower eyelid surgery, also referred to as “blepharoplasty,” is one solution that can assist with this condition.

• Do you ever have problems driving because your eyelids block your vision?
• Do you ever notice that you have limited side vision because your eyelids block your vision?
• Do you notice that you are constantly using your forehead muscles to raise your eyelids in order to see?
• Do you ever bump your head on overhead cabinets because your eyelids are blocking your vision?
• Do you ever lift your eyelids with your fingers in order to see things?
• Do you ever experience headaches from involuntarily raising your eyelids to see?
• Are you having any problems with your daily living activities as a result of this decreased vision?
• Do your eyes feel heavy and tired when you read?

If you answered “yes” to any of the questions, please call our office to make an appointment.

One of the most amazing benefits of eyelid surgery is the quick recovery time. Since the surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure, you can relax at home the evening of your surgery. You will be seen two weeks following your surgery to check your healing and progress.

Usually, patients experience little or no pain, however, if necessary, pain medication will be prescribed.  You will notice a remarkable difference in your vision and appearance in about one week with continual improvement over the next several weeks.

Post-operative care and instructions will be thoroughly explained and a member of our staff is on-call 24 hours a day in case you have immediate questions or concerns about your surgery.

Upper eyelid surgery is most often times covered by Medicare and, in some cases, is covered by private insurance.  It is important to undergo specific testing to be sure that your condition warrants insurance coverage.  A visual field test will be performed to determine your peripheral vision before surgery.  Then, your eyelids will be taped up to simulate eye surgery and you will be retested.  If the difference between the two tests is significant, your insurance will most likely cover surgery.

Lower eyelid surgery usually is not covered by insurance because it is considered strictly a cosmetic procedure.  However, prices are reduced when you have a combination of procedures, such as upper lid surgery and lower lid surgery.