Droopy Eye Op

[Metahowell]

My optician told me if I went to my GP there was something NHS will do to help droopy eyelids which make me feel and look as if I am permanently half asleep. Is this the same as an 'eye job'? Has anyone out there experienced this, is it done under anarsthetic (exc spelling!) and how long does it last?

[Buenchico]

Blepharoplasty is usually done (on the NHS) when the Ptosis (drooping eyelids) affects a patient's vision, or otherwise causes problems in their daily lives. In other circumstances it might be regarded purely as cosmetic surgery, and therefore ineligible for treatment under the NHS. Your GP can advise you of the exact criteria which apply.

This patient information leaflet (from City Hospitals in Sunderland) tells you what happens:
http://www.chsft.nhs.uk/assets/0/74/197/c5e4cc0e-65f9-4323-a7bb-2e69a429d2c1.pdf

Chris

[sara3]

I have traumatic horner's syndrome, and one of my eyelids started to drop, especially when I was tired.

I had an op on the NHS a couple of years ago, and they literally took a slice out of my eyelid.... under sedation and local anaesthetic! honestly, I can't remember a thing about it, and the results were fab.

[cupotee]

I am pleased to see this thread..

I had a cataract operation 2 months ago and now my eye lid droops far more on the operated eye than the other. My family were shocked when they first saw me as the eye appears half closed?

I'm due to get the other eye op any time now. Am wondering if it was anything to do with the Consultant and his work.

Has anyone else noticed a difference after a cataract op please.