Blepharoplasty Responsible Physician Ioannis Kaloudis Plastic Surgeon There are several patients who complain that their eyelids feel "heavy" and their field of vision is reduced. The causes of drooping eyelids are various, but the most common is drooping that occurs over time. The consequence of this is the appearance of tired eyes with the reduction of the field of vision and the presence of fat behind the eyelids.The operation can also be performed with a local anesthetic and lasts from 1 to 2 hours if it concerns the upper and lower eyelids.