Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the function of the eyelid?
The eyelids protect the eye, spreading tears over the front surface of the cornea and clearing mucus and debris from the tear film.
2. What is the most commonly performed eyelid surgery?
Blepharoplasty (correction of sagging eyelids) is the most common type of eyelid surgery.
3. Is age the only cause of drooping or sagging eylids?
Drooping eyelids may occur in people of all ages for a variety of reasons, ranging from allergy to kidney disease, but aging and genetic predisposition are the most common causes.
4. Is this an outpatient surgery?
Yes. Surgery is performed under local anesthesia in our surgery suites in Sarasota and Bradenton.
5. Does insurance cover this procedure?
Medicare and other insurance companies may or may not cover the cost of eyelid surgery, depending on the degree to which your vision is impaired by your drooping or sagging eyelids. After an examination, your doctor will discuss your particular situation and answer any questions you may have.
6. How soon after my surgery do I return to my doctor’s office for a follow-up visit?
A post-operative visit will be scheduled within 1 week of your procedure. This will allow the doctor to monitor your progress and to ensure you are healing properly.
7. What tests are required prior to surgery?
Before surgery, we need photographs of your eyelids taken and, in some cases, a visual field test is needed to assess whether a sagging or drooping eyelid is affecting your vision.
8. When is it customary to pay for my surgery?
Fees for elective surgery are paid in full before the surgery date. If the procedure is not considered cosmetic, we will file the claim to your insurance company. You will be responsible for any co-payment or deductibles. You will receive a bill for any costs not covered by your insurance.
9. Are there any additional fees required later on?
No. The fee you pay initially is a global fee which covers all visits for 90 days after the surgery.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to call our office and ask for a surgical coordinator:
Manatee (941) 748-1818
Sarasota (941) 366-4777
Sun City Center (813) 633-3065
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