How do cataract surgeries affect pre-existing ptosis?

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Dr E-Shawn Goh

Ophthalmologist

This is a commonly asked question by my patients. In fact, cataract surgery may indeed worsen the pre-existing ptosis in a patient. It may worsen due to the following reasons:

  • The use of the eyelid speculum during the surgery
  • The use of post-surgical cortico-steroid eye drops that are used to treat eye swelling
  • The repeated eyelid stretching during application of post-surgical eye drops

Irrespective of this, the surgical repair of involutional ptosis usually effectively restores the patient's youthful peri-ocular appearance by improving the eyelid's height and shape.

Do consult your Oculoplastic Surgeon for the latest options in the enhancement of your eyelids!

Similar Questions

How safe is a cataract surgery, and what are the main risks of going for cataract removal in Singapore?

The answer to whether one can go blind from cataract surgery in a word is yes. However, the likelihood of losing sight is very low. Cataract surgery is the most commonly performed elective surgery with success rates in excess of 95%. Serious complications include infections with rates as low as 0. 01%. Once done successfully, patients have their vision restored and their cataract problem permanently sorted. Occasionally, a layer of cells may grow on the back surface of the lens implant months or years after the surgery.

Why are cataract surgery costs in Johor Bahru cheaper, and what are the risks of going abroad for cataract removal?

As with the cost of everything else, it is not surprising to pay double the amount for a similar service or product in Singapore compared to in Malaysia. This is largely due to the currency exchange rate. The other factors that could lower cost of cataract surgery in Malaysia would be the lower cost of surgical supplies, medical staff, rental or facility fee and medication in Malaysia. It is generally not recommended to have surgery done overseas as you may need unforeseen close monitoring or post-surgery care which would not be convenient if you need to travel for long hours so frequently.

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