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Have thyroid eye disease.can't get lower eyelid surgery cause eye bulges too much.dr said wait or get decompression.don't want decomp. how long 2 wait?
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Complicated: Thyroid eye disease can run a variable and complicated course. Make sure you are seeing an ophthalmic plastic surgeon who specializes in this area.
Answered 11/25/2013
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Eyelid Surgery: Thyroid ophthalmopathy or bulging eyes should be resolved prior to lower eyelid surgery to minimize the risk of lower eyelid mal-position or ectropion that can result in dry eye syndrome.
Answered 3/11/2015
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