Can you get surgery to open your eyes?

You might even be experiencing real problems seeing because of sagging eyelids. Fortunately, there’s a surgical option available to open up your eyes and let you look firmly into your future. This surgery is called blepharoplasty.

Can a lazy eyelid be corrected?

Can Ptosis Be Corrected? Dr. Mihora can correct ptosis surgically and usually involves tightening the levator muscle to elevate the eyelid through either an incision in the eyelid crease or the undersurface of the eyelid.

What kind of eyelid surgeries are there?

The Different Types of Eyelid Surgery

• Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery. Cosmetic blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure which has no medical need and is performed solely for aesthetic improvement.
• Functional Eyelid Surgery.
• Upper Blepharoplasty.

What causes your eyelid to not open?

Apraxia of eyelid opening can result from involuntary inhibition of levator function, prolonged contraction of the orbicularis, or both. The classic finding of inability to open the lids after closure is postulated to be caused by persistent contraction of the activated orbicularis oculi muscle.

Does insurance cover blepharoplasty surgery?

When performed solely for cosmetic reasons, eyelid surgery is considered to be elective and therefore cannot be covered by medical insurance. Eyelid surgery can be covered by medical insurance if it is deemed medically necessary.

Does insurance cover upper eyelid surgery?

If an ophthalmologist or eye surgeon recommends eyelid surgery because your eyelids are affecting your vision, the procedure is considered medically necessary and therefore is typically covered by most insurance plans.

How long is recovery from eyelid surgery?

Your eyelid may be swollen and bruised for 1 to 3 weeks after surgery. The appearance of your eye may continue to get better for 1 to 3 months. Most people feel ready to go out in public and back to work in about 10 to 14 days. This may depend on your job and how you feel about people knowing about your surgery.

What kind of doctor fixes eyelids?

Ophthalmologists and oculoplastic surgeons (a surgical subspecialty of ophthalmology) most commonly perform these types of procedures. However, general plastic surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, and ear, nose and throat surgeons also perform cosmetic eyelid surgery.