The kind of doctor that treats and can fix droopy eyelids is a reconstructive surgeon, plastic surgeon or an ophthalmologist.
During the droopy eyelid surgery the surgeon makes an incision in the natural fold of the eye and then removes excess skin, muscle and sometimes fat along the upper eyelid.
The cost to get a droopy eyelid fixed is between $3,000.00 to as much as $7,000.00 depending on the surgeon and your location.
Drooping eyelids are covered by insurance if your doctor deems droopy eyelid surgery medically necessary.
If the drooping eyelids are not causing any medical issues then insurance will not cover the cost of the droopy eyelid surgery.
If the droopy eyelid surgery is just being done for cosmetic reasons then Medicare or other health insurance will not cover the cost of droopy eyelid surgery.
Being tired and sleep deprivation can cause droopy eyelids.
Signs and symptoms such as droopy and hanging eyelids, dark circles under the eyes, pale skin and red eyes are indicative of tiredness, fatigue and sleep deprivation.
The problems that droopy eyelids cause are vision problems which can be completely blocked.
Tiredness and aching around the eyes can also be present as a result of droopy eyelids and kids may tip their head back in order to help them see under the eyelid.
Drooping eyelids can indicate that you have damage to the nerve which controls your muscles of your eyelid.
A drooping eyelid can also indicate you have problems with muscle strength of the eyelid or from swelling of the eyelid.
If you suddenly develop a drooping eyelid, you should contact a doctor.
Because the involved eyelid can sag to the extent that it covers the pupil of the eye, it can interfere with normal vision by obscuring the upper aspect of the field of vision.
You are awake during droopy eyelid surgery although local anesthesia will be used to numb the eyelid and surrounding area while keeping you sedated but awake.
Eyelid surgery recovery is slightly painful but it should not be overly painful.
Your eye may also be watery, itchy, sticky or dry and sensitive to light and your vision may also be blurry for a few days.
For the pain after eyelid surgery the doctor will give you pain medications to help ease the pain and discomfort.
Eyelid surgery is not painful as you'll be numbed using local anesthesia so there should be no pain during the eyelid procedure.
The fastest way to recover from eyelid surgery is to apply ice to the eyelids 30 minutes out of every hour and wear sunglasses to protect your eyelids, get plenty of sleep and avoid alcohol and smoking and physical exertion.
Eyelid surgery also known as a blepharoplasty takes between 45 minutes to an hour although if both eyes are being done at the same time the under eye surgery can take as long as 2 hours.
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.