by Ariel Storm
Member since:
August 19, 2008

Has anyone had surgery on their eyelids?

March 14, 2009 02:33 PM UTC
views: 0 | comments: 32

My eyelids droop and interfere with my field of vision.  I have almost no vision at the top of the field of vision and on the side of one eye so I am constantly walking into things on that side.

My Ophthalmologist sent me to another Ophthalmologist that does eye surgery.  Turns out he doesn't do the surgery I need.  My problem is that the muscles in the eyelids don't work properly so they need to be attached to the muscles in the eyebrows.  For this surgery you need a special Ophthalmologist that does plastic surgery.

Of course this kind of surgeon and surgery is not covered by my insurance plan as it is normally considered plastic surgery.  I'm waiting for my approval now.

I'm curious if anyone has been through this kind of surgery and can tell me what to expect.

Comments: 32

Melanie B. Mar 14, 2009, 2:43pm UTC
No I have not. I do hope all turns out well for you.
John S. (arizona) Mar 14, 2009, 2:48pm UTC
I haven't, but yours sounds like a medical necessity even though it is a form of "plastic surgery." You don't "want" to have it done for looks, you "need" to have it to see right. I would think that type would be covered...?
I did meet someone who had it done. She had it done because of the same reason you just said.
They had to take someof the skin off and she had stitches for a few weeks and then you can see her scars which is not a huge yucky one its a really thin line but covers up real good with eyeshadows
Daf W. Mar 14, 2009, 2:51pm UTC
i havent done it nor do i know anyone that has, sorry
hope it works out well for you :)
Tammy N. Mar 14, 2009, 3:00pm UTC
I agree that it sounds more like a necessity than a nicety (cosmetic). I would think the surgeon could straighen that out with the insurance company.

Best Wishes!
H M. Mar 14, 2009, 3:27pm UTC
You need to have whatever doctor you find state that it is not the cosmetic type - which I think does have a different name and insurance code. I remember reading in my policy about this surgery and it specified that which conflicted with or occludes vision and that which is cosmetic. It will probably get rejected then resubmitted but should be covered - the doctor who actually does this for vision related needs will know the drill to get it covered.
tammie p. Mar 14, 2009, 3:34pm UTC
i have not. sorry, i'm no help
Ashley Mitschke Mar 14, 2009, 5:18pm UTC
Not me. One: I'm only 19. and Two: I don't believe in surgery. Sorry I couldn't be more help though...
phil w. Mar 14, 2009, 5:41pm UTC
Sorry about the eye problems, Ariel. That's one surgery I've been spared.
Renita P. Mar 14, 2009, 7:25pm UTC
sorry, I have no idea. But it seems like if this is affecting your ability to see properly, you should be able to get it approved for insurance. Good luck.
Elaine S. Mar 14, 2009, 7:43pm UTC
I don't know of anyone who had this done.

Your insurance should cover it because it's a medical condition.

Best of Luck to You Ariel

Prayers and hugs being sent.
C C. Mar 14, 2009, 7:45pm UTC
sorry i don'y know anyone who has has this done
I don't know anyone who has had this done. But I hope you can get your insurance to cover it.
Kat W. Mar 14, 2009, 11:13pm UTC
Sorry, I have not.
Sharla H. Mar 15, 2009, 12:20am UTC
Sorry, I have never had that done.
Linda T. Mar 15, 2009, 2:47am UTC
Hope you get approved for it.
MrsRoadRunner . Mar 15, 2009, 12:04pm UTC
Never had it.
I hope they say yes and you quit walking into things.
Mariana T. Mar 15, 2009, 1:53pm UTC
I would think your opthamologist would push for this as being a necessity and not anything to do with vanity - (it would be in my case) - if I'm not feeling well, my right eyelid droops - not alot but enough for me to take action, take my Rescue Remedy and boogy on...I hope you get approval. I've never had any kind of plastic surgery - guess I'll weather like Georgia O'Keefe - naturally...but hey, I understand in this case how important it is or your sight! Salud
Janell R. Mar 15, 2009, 2:18pm UTC
I don't know anything about it, but agree that it should be considered a medical necessity.
Vic Needs Coffee Mar 17, 2009, 2:20pm UTC
No, I have not.
Debra H. Mar 21, 2009, 7:29am UTC
I haven't had it done but know someone who did nd they came through it very well.
Amy just hangin' out M. Mar 23, 2009, 11:47am UTC
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Nora C. Mar 27, 2009, 9:02pm UTC
I don't know of anyone who has had it done, but I hope you can get the insurance issues worked out, and it goes smoothly.
Jen G. Mar 27, 2009, 9:04pm UTC
I hope you your approval comes thru Ariel.
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Jen G. Mar 27, 2009, 9:05pm UTC
I agree that it sounds like a necessity for you and not cosmetic!
Marsha C. Mar 28, 2009, 1:33pm UTC
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Connie C. May 8, 2009, 8:36am UTC
Sorry, I do not know anyone who has.
Dana W. May 10, 2009, 9:22pm UTC
not me
☼ Lisa ☼ G. May 14, 2009, 2:54pm UTC
My grandma had it done about 2 years ago on her upper eye lids and they turned out great and wow what a difference it has made for her!

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