Relieving Dry Eyes:

Dry eyes refer to a lack of adequate lubrication and moisture in the eyes. The condition can be the result of combined or isolated factors like menopause, the climate or as a side-effect of certain drugs and medications.

Long term use of contact lenses and systemic diseases like rosacea and rheumatoid arthritis too can result in the dry eye syndrome. There have been cases where this condition has been observed in individuals whose eyelids do not close completely as well.

Certain cosmetic eyelid surgery procedures like canthoplasty and canthopexy can be performed to correct this condition. But a type of plastic surgery procedure called lower eyelid blepharoplasty includes dry eyes as a possible complication that may occur in some patients.

A revision of the eyelid surgery procedure is required in order to treat this condition. Doctors insert devices called punctual plugs which may be either temporary or permanent in the eyelid of the patient. These plugs function as a dam for tears and conserve them in the eyes so that they stay moisturized.

Operating in an area of the face like the eyes is always a delicate undertaking, and getting your eyes examined for a blepharoplasty procedure by an oculoplastic surgeon is always recommended.

Visit the Plastic Surgery Institute of California for eyelid surgery consultation and procedures.