Deviation of the eyes are measured. If significant deviation of the eyes is present, it is allowed to stabilize for approximately 6 to 9 months. In patients that are deemed to require orbital decompression, patients are asked to arrive 1-2 hours prior to surgery. This allows the nursing staff to draw appropriate lab work, start an IV and answer any further questions you may have. An anesthesiologist will discuss anesthesia prior to surgery and answer any questions you may have.
Most patients can expect to stay overnight after surgery.
Patients that undergo eyelid surgery can expect to have a short outpatient stay. Similarly patients are asked to arrive 1-2 hours prior to surgery for appropriate lab work. In general the patients eyes are not patched shut but a dressing is placed on the eyelid only. After orbital decompression the patients dressings are removed at 24 hours. The patient may be instructed to clean the wounds with a sterile saline or hydrogen peroxide solution and antibiotic ointment is placed in the eyes and on the wounds twice daily.