Transconjunctival Approach Blepharoplasty Workup

Updated: Nov 30, 2021
  • Author: Suzanne K Doud Galli, MD, PhD; Chief Editor: Arlen D Meyers, MD, MBA  more...
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Workup

Laboratory Studies

Laboratory testing should be guided by the type of anesthetic used, the age of the patient, and the medical history.

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Other Tests

See the list below:

  • Visual acuity testing is mandatory prior to blepharoplasty because of the rare possibility of blindness, which can occur with any blepharoplasty technique.

  • Tearing adequacy can be confirmed with a Schirmer tear test, but its value is debatable.

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