Oculoplastic Surgery
Oculoplastic Surgery
Our office specializes in restoring or enhancing the normal structures of the eye. We tailor each approach to fit every patient’s needs and goals, while maintaining the strictest standards of eye care excellence.
Common Oculoplastic Procedures
Eyelid Surgery | Tear Duct Surgery | Obital Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
- Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Lift)
- The operative goals of a blepharoplastic procedure are the restoration of the correct functioning to the affected eyelid(s), and the restoration of the aesthetics of the eye-region of the face, which are achieved by eliminating excess skin from the eyelid(s), smoothing the underlying eye muscles, tightening the supporting structures, and resecting and re-draping the excess fat of the retroseptal area of the eye, in order to produce a smooth anatomic transition from the lower eyelid to the cheek.
- Ptosis Repair (Droopy Eyelid)
- Ptosis is a drooping or falling of the upper eyelid. The drooping may be worse after being awake longer, when the individual's muscles are tired. This condition is sometimes called "lazy eye", but that term normally refers to amblyopia. If severe enough and left untreated, the drooping eyelid can cause other conditions, such as amblyopia or astigmatism. This is why it is especially important for this disorder to be treated in children at a young age, before it can interfere with vision development.
- Ectropion Repair
- Ectropion is a medical condition in which the lower eyelid turns outwards. It is one of the notable aspects of newborns exhibiting congenital Harlequin-type ichthyosis, but ectropion can occur due to any weakening of tissue of the lower eyelid. The condition can be repaired surgically.
- Entropion Repair
- Entropion is a medical condition in which the eyelid (usually the lower lid) folds inward. It is very uncomfortable, as the eyelashes constantly rub against the cornea and irritate it. Entropion is usually caused by genetic factors. Treatment is a relatively simple surgery in which excess skin of the outer lids is removed or tendons and muscles are shortened with one or two stitches.
- Removal of eyelid tumors (such as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR)
- DCR is a surgical procedure to restore the flow of tears into the nose from the lacrimal sac when the nasolacrimal duct does not function. A small incision is made on the side of the nose and some bone is removed to make a connection to the nose. Drains are left behind to prevent the gap from becoming closed and are removed after a few months.
- Orbital Reconstruction
- Ocular Prosthetics (False Eyes)
- Orbital Decompression for Grave's Disease
- Grave's Disease is a condition (often associated with over-active thyroid problems) in which the eye muscles swell. Because the eye socket is bone, there is nowhere for the swelling to be accommodated and as a result the eye is pushed forward into a protruded position. In some patients this is very pronounced. Orbital decompression involves removing some bone from the eye socket to open up one or more sinuses and so make space for the swollen tissue and allowing the eye to move back into normal position.
Pediatric Oculoplastic Surgery
- Congenital Defect Correction
- Eye disorders (children)
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