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Figure 1. Grading scale for periorbital edema. 0, none. (+) 1,
minimal. (+) 2, extending onto the iris. (+) 3, covering the iris. (+)
4, massive edema.
Figure 2. Grading scale for periorbital ecchymosis. (+) 1,
extending to the medial canthus. (+) 2, extending to the pupil. (+) 3,
past the pupil. (+) 4, extending onto the lateral canthus.
Figure 3. Mean ecchymosis scores of upper eyelids. POD,
indicates postoperative day.
Figure 4. Mean ecchymosis scores of lower eyelids.
Figure 5. Mean edema scores of upper eyelids.
Figure 6. Mean edema scores of lower eyelids.