> > Thanks so much for the helpful info regarding wearing soft contacts.
> > I'm thinking of having my upper eyelids reduced in fat. I believe the
> > procedure is blepharoplasty. My dad has heavy upper eyelids and it
> > seems I've inherited this trait.
> > > Thanks again.
> > > Laura
> Although many good general ophthalmologists and plastic surgeons can
> perform blepharoplasty, I highly recommend that you consider utilizing
> a surgeon who has a sub-speciality in ocular plastics.
> Glenn Hagele
> Executive Director
> Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance
> Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org
> http://www.USAEyes.org
> http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org
> I am not a doctor.

> Thanks so much for the helpful info regarding wearing soft contacts.
> I'm thinking of having my upper eyelids reduced in fat. I believe the
> procedure is blepharoplasty. My dad has heavy upper eyelids and it
> seems I've inherited this trait.
> Thanks again.
> Laura

> Glenn - USAEyes.org <glenn.hageleSTOPSPAM[at]USAEyes.org> wrote in message news:<stj880h3bdomn4ka0p41gv1gorj2nvotdn[at]4ax.com> ...
> > Although Keller's scenario is possible, what is undoubtedly more
> > important to you is just how probable DLK
> > (http://www.complicatedeyes.org/dlk.htm) would occur due to a corneal
> > abrasion due to eyelid surgery after LASIK. The term, "not likely"
> > comes to mind, but ask your potential surgeon nonetheless. Don't be
> > surprised if your surgeon asks you where you came up with an idea like
> > that.
> > > Glenn Hagele
> > Executive Director
> > Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance
> > > Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org
> > > http://www.USAEyes.org
> > http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org
> > > I am not a doctor.
> So, Glenn, what you are saying is that because you consider the
> chances so utterly remote, this patient should not investigate the
> possibility of the surgeon using a bandage contact lens to avoid
> causing an abrasion during the surgery? How much does a bandage lens
> cost, and how long does it take to insert one to avoid DLK altogether?
> Most ocular plastic surgeons don't do a next day followup, so if DLK
> does occur, serious damage could occur before the patient returns for
> the first post-op check.

> ldbkatwoman[at]aol.com (Laura M) wrote in message news:<c1033b9f.0404171710.41954ce7[at]posting.google.com> ...
> > Does anyone have a rule of thumb as to when it is safe to have upper
> > eyelid surgery after a successful lasik surgery?
> Laura,
> Corneal abrasions are a known possible complication of eyelid surgery,
> so be sure to ask a prospective surgeon about the possibility of
> wearing a soft contact lens as he operates. Abrasions post-lasik can
> lead to DLK or diffuse lamellar keratitis, and even though if caught
> early it can be treated with steroids, it's best to avoid it all
> together to avoid any sort of damage to your cornea.
> Why do you need surgery on your eyelid(s)?

> Although Keller's scenario is possible, what is undoubtedly more
> important to you is just how probable DLK
> (http://www.complicatedeyes.org/dlk.htm) would occur due to a corneal
> abrasion due to eyelid surgery after LASIK. The term, "not likely"
> comes to mind, but ask your potential surgeon nonetheless. Don't be
> surprised if your surgeon asks you where you came up with an idea like
> that.
> Glenn Hagele
> Executive Director
> Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance
> Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org
> http://www.USAEyes.org
> http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org
> I am not a doctor.

> Does anyone have a rule of thumb as to when it is safe to have upper
> eyelid surgery after a successful lasik surgery?

> Does anyone have a rule of thumb as to when it is safe to have upper
> eyelid surgery after a successful lasik surgery?

> Does anyone have a rule of thumb as to when it is safe to have upper
> eyelid surgery after a successful lasik surgery?