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What Causes Dry And Itchy Eyelids Following Laser Resurfacing Surgery?

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Posted on Wed, 20 May 2015
Question: I had bilateral laser resurfacing of my upper/lower eyelids 1/23/15. After initial healing I have had red itchy dry upper eye lids w/pimples on upper& lower lids? When will this resolve?
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Answered by Dr. Dadapeer K (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
These symptoms should resolve by 6 weeks after surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health care magic

I am Dr Dadapeer k an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
I reviewed your history.

It seems from the history that you are having dry and itchy eyelids following laser resurfacing surgery.
Laser resurfacing surgery is done for usually cosmetic purpose and this will heal by 6-8 weeks.
As the collagen synthesis and remodelling will occur total healing will occur by 6 months.

Itching and dryness usually seen in the initial period and should resolve by 6 weeks.
Since it is more than 3 months now I suggest for re examination with your doctor.
If possible please send me a photo of the eye so that I can advice you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Do write back to me for further questions.

Thank you
With regards
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What Causes Dry And Itchy Eyelids Following Laser Resurfacing Surgery?

Brief Answer: These symptoms should resolve by 6 weeks after surgery. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to Health care magic I am Dr Dadapeer k an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye. I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you are having dry and itchy eyelids following laser resurfacing surgery. Laser resurfacing surgery is done for usually cosmetic purpose and this will heal by 6-8 weeks. As the collagen synthesis and remodelling will occur total healing will occur by 6 months. Itching and dryness usually seen in the initial period and should resolve by 6 weeks. Since it is more than 3 months now I suggest for re examination with your doctor. If possible please send me a photo of the eye so that I can advice you accordingly. Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you. Do write back to me for further questions. Thank you With regards