Oculoplastic Surgery

Different types of oculoplastic surgeries

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery): Eyes are the first thing that people notice and it changes your overall personality. With age, the shape and tone of the eyelids sag and loose. Excess sun and hereditary factors will make changes to the eyes. Lax skin or puffy skin will make you appear older.
Eyelid surgery or blepharoplasty (pronounced “blef-a-ro-plasty”): Excess skin, lax muscle, and bulging fat is removed which gives you a youthful look. In case, the sagging upper eyelid affects the vision then this procedure will expand and obstruct the visual field. With this, this procedure is getting increased demand.
Upper Blepharoplasty: With upper eyelid blepharoplasty, the excess fat and skin are removed from the upper eyelids. Due to excess skin, the vision might get affected and it even leads to eyelid fatigue. The surgeon will make the incision in which the natural crease of the skin, eye, fat, and muscle are removed.
Lower Blepharoplasty: With Lower eyelid blepharoplasty, the excess fat, muscle, and skin are taken away from the lower part of the eyelids. It is possible the eyelids will get droopy or they have bags. In such a case, this procedure will make the right choice and an incision is made below the margin of the eyelid.
Ptosis Repair: Ptosis comes from a medical term which is known as upper eyelids getting droopy. In such a case, the visual field might get reduced due to the eyelid getting completely or partially obstructed. Sometimes, the problem reaches the condition they need to lift the eyelids to see properly.
With time, the symptoms will get worse. In most cases, the eyelid drooping is due to stretching or loosening of the muscle & tendon which helps to elevate the eyelid. The main purpose of this surgery is to restore the vision field.
Ectropion Repair: Ectropion is a condition in which the lower eyelid is “rolled out” from the eye and it becomes saggy. It is important to get the condition treated on time otherwise it can lead to problem like:

• Eyelid crusting
• Chronic tearing
• Eye Irritation
• Redness
• Pain
• Gritty feeling
• Cornea Breaks Down
• Mucous discharge

Entropion Repair: In this condition, the eyelid gets rolled inside of the eye and the problem can occur due to increasing age and eyelid muscles becoming weak. When the eyelid gets turned then it can lead to redness, pain, irritation, and sensitivity to wind & light. If the problem is not treated then it can lead to:

• Corneal Scarring
• Cornea Scratching
• Tearing
• Mucous Discharge

Eyelid Growths and Skin Cancers: Your eyelid is the thin and most sensitive part of the body. Due to age and sun damage changes occur in it. There are high chances to get skin cancer of the eyelids and it can lead to bleeding, excess growth, or ulcerations.
The doctor will check the condition and perform a biopsy. In such conditions, the tumor is removed from the eyes, so that it reduces the risk of cancer recurrence.
Tearing Disorders: The eyes need to be moist so that it is healthy and it functions properly. When you blink, the tears spread to the eye surface, and excess of it will go into the tear drainage system. The perfect balance is kept between the tear level. In case, the water is excess then it leads to dryness or even affects the tear flow from the eye.
If tears are not produced in the right amount then it can lead to symptoms like irritation, burning, and tearing. Lubrication will make it easier to address the irritation and drying.
Orbital Surgery: Orbital surgery helps in managing thyroid and eye disorders, tumors, and trauma.