Why Do the Eyes Not Close Completely After Revision Eye Surgery?

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Why might the eyes not close completely after revision eye surgery?

It could be due to swelling causing the eyes to close less,

or because the surgery involves splitting the orbicularis oculi muscle, which is responsible for closing the eyes,

so the eyes might not close fully as a result of the procedure.

If a significant amount of ptosis correction is performed, the lifting force becomes stronger, which can also prevent the eyes from closing completely.

Generally, if the eyes remain open by about 1-2mm, this will recover naturally over time.

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Why might the eyes not close completely after revision eye surgery?

It could be due to swelling causing the eyes to close less,

or because the surgery involves splitting the orbicularis oculi muscle, which is responsible for closing the eyes,

so the eyes might not close fully as a result of the procedure.

If a significant amount of ptosis correction is performed, the lifting force becomes stronger, which can also prevent the eyes from closing completely.

Generally, if the eyes remain open by about 1-2mm, this will recover naturally over time.

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Today, we looked into the reasons why eyes might not close completely after revision eye surgery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the reasons why my eyes don't close after eye reoperation?

There are three main reasons. The swelling that occurs after surgery, the incision of the orbicularis oculi muscle (the muscle that closes the eye), and the increased strength of opening the eye due to excessive ptosis correction are the main reasons why the eyes do not close completely.

Can ptosis correction cause my eyes to not close completely?

Yes, if too much ptosis correction is performed, the eyes may not close completely. Ptosis correction is a surgery that strengthens the power to open the eyes, so if this power becomes too strong, it can relatively make it difficult to close the eyes.

My eyes don't close by about 1-2mm after surgery, is this permanent?

No, it usually recovers naturally over time. Generally, the symptom of the eyes not closing by about 1-2mm gradually returns to normal as the swelling after surgery subsides and the muscles stabilize, so you don't need to worry too much.

What is the name of the muscle that closes the eye?

The muscle that closes the eye is the orbicularis oculi muscle. During eye reoperation, this orbicularis oculi muscle is incised, so immediately after surgery, the muscle's function may be temporarily reduced, leading to the phenomenon where the eye does not close completely.