Swollen Eyes After Eyelid Surgery

Incident log: Day X, Time Y, Clinic ZFollow-up visit for upper and lower eyelid surgery, 7 days post-op.

Female Patient“Doctor, why is the white part of my eye so swollen and watery? Is it dangerous? I’ve taken such good care, using warm and cold compresses all the time. I haven’t even gone outside!”

Young Doctor“Have you been watching too much Netflix? (Just kidding!)”

**FACT CHECK**

Conjunctiva – Swelling – Chemosis

• Caused by irritation to the conjunctiva from surgery, heat, or smoke from electrocautery.
• Other causes include allergies, trauma, infection, or certain conditions such as hyperthyroidism.
• Symptoms include swelling, eye irritation, itching, significant swelling with eyelid eversion, but usually no pain.
• Treat according to the cause.If the symptoms are mild, cold compresses may be sufficient.Artificial tears, antihistamine eye drops, or antibiotic drops may be added as appropriate.
• Symptoms usually improve and resolve within 1–2 weeks, but in some cases, they may persist for a month.

Female Patient“Doctor, that’s too long—I can’t remember all that. Can you summarize?”

Young Doctor"(Wow, you're really straightforward—was that a compliment?) Alright, here’s the short version: Cold compress — it’ll go away.See you again next week."

Female Patient" Thank you, Doctor!"

SummaryIt’s a common condition and can be treated to full recovery.