What can go wrong with eyelid surgery?
The eyelid is a very complex and sensitive structure. Remember that the eyelids nurture and protect the eye and are not merely a facial adornment. Even minor complications from eyelid surgery can cause blurred vision; watery or dry gritty eyes; incomplete eyelid closure; corneal abrasions (scratches to the surface of the eye); bruising or bleeding behind the eye; wound infection; a sunken appearance when too much tissue has been removed; asymmetry and scarring. Many of these complications can also affect the vision in the eyes. It is the oculoplastic surgeon’s first priority to avoid these complications and to treat them appropriately if they occur.
