Jun 10, 2014 · Chemosis is a severe form of swelling that occasionally occurs following blepharoplasty surgery. This swelling typically involves the conjunctiva and sclera. It has the appearance of blistering with associated pinkish discoloration.In most cases, it resolves in one to two weeks following surgery.

Dec 20, 2013 · Chemosis is the swelling of the conjunctiva (the mucous covering of the eye.) It occurs on occasion with lower eyelid surgery. Treatments often tried are cold compresses, chilled artificial tears and steroid eye drops. It usually resolves within a few weeks, but some more severe cases may last for a few months.

Mar 31, 2015 · If tear drops seem to make chemosis worse, there may be an allergy to the preservatives in the drops and then preservative free tears should be used. When someone is multiple months postop LASIK and still has conjunctival swelling, I suggest frequent use of tear drops and recognize that rubbing or touching of the eyes should stop.

Mar 4, 2014 · Chemosis can take a while to resolve, so be patient - it will go away! In the meantime you want to keep the eye as moist as possible. When it dries out the chemosis can get worse. So lots of artificial tears during the day, and ointment at night. You may also want to try patching the eye at night, as some pressure may help the fluid leave the eye.

Mar 27, 2009 · Chemosis is the swelling of the conjunctiva (the mucous covering of the eye.) It occurs on occasion with lower eyelid surgery. Treatments often tried are cold compresses, chilled artificial tears and steroid eye drops. It usually resolves within a few months. Chemosis is not a sign that the surgeon performed the operation improperly.

Jul 11, 2018 · Chemosis can occur after a lower lid bleph. It can be quite irritating, but will eventually go away. You need to keep it well lubricated: artificial tears throughout the day, and then some lubricant ointment at bedtime. I often will prescribe a steroid drop as well. Patching at bedtime will also help.

Sep 15, 2016 · The first line treatment for chemosis is aggressive dry eye management. This needs to be directed by an fellowship trained oculofacial surgeon or an general ophthalmologist who is interested and knowledgable regarding the treatment of chemosis. You degree of chemosis is small and should respond to appropriate conservative management.

Sep 14, 2012 · Chemosis is common after any eyelid/eye surgery and it is usually transient, lasting days. Chronic chemosis is more resistant to therapy and it may be due to underlying conjunctivachalasis (loose extra conjunctiva). In these cases, the excess conjunctiva can be trimmed/excised in the office under local anesthesia to alleviate the chronic chemosis.

Jun 10, 2015 · What you are experiencing is very normal for this soon post surgery. You have swelling and some of this swelling is actually under the conjunctiva (called chemosis). This is very common and usually subsides after a week. To hasten the recovery, keep your eyes covered with moist, cool gauze and don't over exert your eyes.

Jan 12, 2010 · Thank you for the question. Chemosis is the swelling of the conjunctiva (the mucous covering of the eye.) It occurs on occasion with lower eyelid surgery. Chemosis appears like the tissue on the eye is bubbling outward. Treatments often tried are cold compresses, chilled artificial tears and steroid eye drops. It usually resolves within a few ...