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By derip | Jan 15, 2008

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Answered by Michael J Kutryb, MD

brow lift

I had lasik 2 years ago, my vision is great now!
I suffered from dry eye before that, and have been on restasis for 2 years now. I am wanting a brow lift. Is this safe for lasik patients, and can it cause dry eye to reoccur?
Thanks

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Michael J Kutryb, MD

Jan 15, 2008

If the brow lift is extensive, it's possible it could make your eyes open more to some degree. I would be more concerned about an aggressive upper blepharoplasty - that can sometimes worsen dry eyes. My best advice is to try to determine just how much the brow lift will open the eyes. If quite a bit, then be very careful. Just be cautious. Consider talking case over with oculoplastic surgeon who also does brow lifts.

MJK MD

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