Can I go blind after the eye bag removal operation (blepharoplasty)?
A. It is extremely rare for this to happen but has been reported in the medical literature. It is currently thought that pressure on the artery that supplies the optic nerve (the nerve of sight) can reduce the blood flow through it to cause nerve damage. This can occur if an “orbital haematoma” (collection of blood behind the eye) develops post operatively, usually a few hours after surgery. If this occurs a further procedure will be necessary to decompress the orbit.
