Lid Injuring Repair Treatment in India

Vivaan Das, a 58-year-old retired schoolteacher...

Vivaan Das, a 58-year-old retired schoolteacher and avid gardener, was pruning a rose bush when a thorn snapped back and struck his left upper eyelid. He felt a sharp sting and noticed immediate bleeding. Over the next two days, the lid became swollen, painful, and he had difficulty fully opening his eye. His vision was slightly blurry from the swelling and constant tearing. He visited his ophthalmologist, Dr. Sharma, who found a 1 cm vertical laceration through the full thickness of the eyelid margin, risking notching and poor lid function if left untreated. Dr. Sharma recommended a surgical lid laceration repair under local anesthesia to meticulously realign the lid margin and layers to prevent deformity and ensure proper tear drainage. In the procedure room, Vivaan was anxious but the local anesthetic made the surgery painless. He felt pressure and heard the soft sounds of suturing. The procedure took about 45 minutes. Recovery involved using antibiotic ointment and cold compresses. The swelling subsided within a week, and sutures were removed at 10 days. The lid healed with a barely visible line, and its function was perfect, no notching, dry eye, or vision issues. Emotionally, Vivaan was initially fearful of permanent disfigurement and damage to his sight. Post-recovery, he felt profound relief and gratitude for the precise care that restored both his appearance and his ability to enjoy his garden without self-consciousness.