75 is not too old for eyelid surgery although it's better to get eyelid surgery when you're younger but you can have eyelid surgery at any age as long as you're 18 or older.
The cons of eyelid surgery are the cost, infection, swelling and bruising, temporary blurred or double vision, dry eyes, injury to eye muscles, malpositioned eyelids, noticeable scarring, anesthesia risks, numbness of the eyelids, possible blindness, light sensitivity, pain or discomfort and possible need for revision surgery.
The best age to have eyelid surgery is in your 30s although you can have eyelid surgery at any age as long as you are at least 18 or older.
Eye surgery is not covered by insurance as most eye surgery is considered elective surgery instead of medically necessary surgery.
However if the eye surgery is deemed medically necessary then in rare cases insurance will cover the cost of the eye surgery.
You don't have to be put to sleep for eyelid surgery although local anesthesia will be used to numb the eyelid and surrounding area so you will not feel any pain.
Eyelid surgery takes between 45 minutes to an hour although if both the upper and lower eyelids are being done at the same time then it can take up to 2 hours.
After eyelid surgery you should sleep on your back and elevate your head above your heart for 1 week after the eyelid surgery.
Elevating your head after the eyelid surgery will reduce any swelling after the eyelid surgery.
Most people are happy with eyelid surgery and the results.
Eyelid surgery can also make you look many years younger and boost your self esteem as well.
Eyelid surgery is slightly risky although it's also a very safe procedure.
Possible but rare complications of eyelid surgery are allergic reactions to the anesthesia, bleeding or infection, blood clots and cardiovascular complications such as deep vein thrombosis, stroke or heart attack.
After eyelid surgery it takes around 2 weeks for the stitches to dissolve after the eyelid surgery.
People who are not suitable for eye surgery are people with diabetes, HIV, immunodeficiency states, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune diseases.
After eyelid surgery the stitches will stay in for around 5 to 10 days and then be removed.
The reason you can't bend over after eyelid surgery is because bending can raise your blood pressure and cause bleeding at the surgical sites of the eyelid surgery.
After eyelid surgery you will have to sleep with your head elevated for 2 weeks to help prevent swelling at the surgical sites.
Eyelid surgery is not painful although you may experience some slight discomfort but eyelid surgery is a relatively painless experience.
Right after eyelid surgery your eyes may look like they are bruised and swollen and the eyelid swelling is most often worse early in the morning and then gets better during the day.
You may also have swelling on your jawline and cheeks and this should get better 2 to 3 weeks after the eyelid surgery.
You should get eyelid surgery when you have droopy or baggy eyelids and are 35 years or older which is when most people have eyelid surgery or an eye lift.
However you can get eyelid surgery or an eye lift at any age when you feel the need to get eyelid surgery.
While most men and women may consider eyelid surgery in their 30s and 40s, there are no rules as to when you can get one.
The right age is any age you feel your eyelids need tightening and refreshing.
The foods we should eat after an eye operation include eggs, fish and chicken as well as legumes, nuts and beans which helps to speed up the healing process of the eye surgery.
Citrus fruits and other Vitamin C containing fruits and foods also help you heal faster after eye surgery.
Strawberries and bell peppers are also good foods to eat after eye surgery which also contain vitamin C.
After eye surgery you should avoid driving, air travel, wearing makeup for at least 4 weeks, strenuous activity or exercise, swimming for 4 to 6 weeks, getting soap or shampoo in your eye and rubbing or touching of the eye.
You can watch TV after laser eye surgery as long as you wait at least 24 hours after the laser eye surgery before watching TV.
This is because in the first 24 hours after laser eye surgery the eyes are going to be tired and a little bit sore and can be foggy which makes it difficult to see clearly.
So it's best to allow your eyes to rest for at least a day before you watch TV.
The best eye surgery is LASIK eye surgery which is laser assisted in situ keratomileusis.
Another good eye surgery is SMILE eye surgery which stands for small incision lenticule extraction that is a surgical procedure of the eye that works to reshape your cornea.
Lasik eye surgery does last forever as Lasik is permanent and permanently corrects your vision which means it cannot wear off.
Although sometimes underlying conditions such as presbyopia which progress over time can lead to and cause changes in your vision which makes the original Lasik eye surgery procedure less effective.
LASIK eye surgery takes on average of 30 minutes or less from start to finish.
For LASIK eye surgery you will lay on your back in a reclining chair in the exam room that contains the LASIK eye surgery laser system.
The LASIK eye surgery LASIK laser system includes a large machine that has a microscope that is attached to it and a computer screen.
And you should plan on being in the eye doctors office for approximately an hour-and-a-half on your day of surgery.
Lasik eye surgery costs on average of $2,400.00 to $3,200.00 per eye.
For both eyes the Lasik eye surgery costs between $4,800.00 to $6,400.00 which is paid out of pocket as Lasik eye surgery is not covered by most health insurance as it's considered a non medical surgery.
After Lasik eye surgery it takes around 2 to 3 weeks for the eye flaps to heal after Lasik.
In some cases people notice blurring vision in the future due to some new eye power but most people who have LASIK have an increase in eye power and better vision as a result of the LASIK eye surgery.
After LASIK your vision is usually blurry for up to 48 hours following the LASIK eye surgery.
However after the LASIK eye surgery your vision should begin improving within 24 hours but you will likely still have blurry vision and not a clear field of vision until 48 hours have passed since the LASIK eye surgery.
However in soem cases some people have still had blurry vision for up to a week after LASIK and if your vision has not become clearer within a week following the LASIK eye surgery then you should see the eye doctor.
LASIK surgery is not painful because before the LASIK surgery the surgeon will place numbing eye drops into both of the eyes.
You might still feel a little bit of pressure during the LASIK eye surgery but there should be no pain felt.
With modern LASIK, the enhancement rate is 1-2 percent in the first 12 months and then about 1 percent a year after that as peoples' eyes can change with time.
So, for example, 10 years after LASIK, approximately 10 percent of patients may require an enhancement procedure to maintain their excellent vision.
You can have LASIK surgery twice if you need too although it's rare to need LASIK eye surgery done more than once.
The majority of people who have LASIK eye surgery enjoy lifetime lasting improved vision after just one LASIK eye surgery procedure.
LASIK eye surgery does last forever as the effects of LASIK are permanent, however the benefits of LASIK eye surgery can decrease as time goes by.
For most people the results of LASIK eye surgery will last their lifetime and around 10 to 12 percent of people nationwide will need an enhancement LASIK eye surgery because of any anatomical changes to the eyes or eye.