In addition to framing the beauty of your eyes, the eyelids play a large role in maintaining eye moisture and comfort. When done improperly, eyelid surgery can disrupt the natural ability to blink, leading to increased tear loss.  An incomplete or weak blink inhibits the eyelids from appropriately holding moisture on the eye surface.

Additionally, a weaker blink may decrease the protective oil layer produced by eyelid glands leading to early tear evaporation. To minimize the risk of post-operative dry eye, your surgeon should perform tear film studies pre-operatively to understand the level of eyelid surgery that is safe for you.