Conditions Treated with Oculoplastic Surgery

What Is Oculoplastic Surgery?

"Oculoplastic surgery" refers to surgical procedures performed in and around the eye, including the eyelid, under the eye, and tear duct; it is also known as "Eye Plastic surgery." Some of these procedures are purely cosmetic, with the goal of improving the appearance of a specific feature, while others have a secondary benefit to the patient's health or comfort. They may, for example, improve the patient's field of vision or reduce eye watering.

Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists who specialise in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital and facial tissues, which include the eyelids, brows, forehead, cheeks, orbit (bony cavity around the eye), and tear system. Our doctors are trained to perform eyelid and facial surgery on both adults and children. Oculoplastic surgeons perform the following plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic procedures such as eyelid malposition, eyelid reconstruction etc.

Conditions To Be Treated With Oculoplastic Surgery

Our oculoplastic surgeons treat variety of patients with a wide range of conditions, including:

• Ptosis:

Upper eyelid drooping or ptosis is more commonly known as Droopy Upper Eyelids. Ptosis can make you appear older and tired — even if you are not. Ptosis, on the other hand, causes more than just cosmetic issues. Severe drooping can even impair your vision. Oculoplastic surgery, specifically an upper eyelid lift, can improve your vision by removing excess skin and pulling your skin taut, as well as improve the appearance of your eyes by removing excess skin and pulling your skin taut.

• Entropion:

It occurs when the upper or lower eyelid turns inward, rubbing the skin and eyelashes against the eye. Entropion is a condition in which your eyelashes rub against your eye, whereas ectropion exposes your eye, causing dryness and irritation. Surgery to correct entropion and ectropion may have both cosmetic and medical benefits. For example, if your eyelashes curl in and rub against your eye, it not only makes your eye look bad, but it also causes physical discomfort. Both of these issues can be addressed through oculoplastic surgery.

• Ectropion:

It is a condition in which the lower eyelid sags and turns out, exposing the eyeball. Ectropion is a condition that causes your upper eyelid to turn outward. This exposes the inner eyelid surface, which is prone to irritation. Ectropion is more common in older people and usually only affects the lower eyelid. The entire length of the eyelid is turned out in severe ectropion.

• Eyelid enlargements:

Growths on the eyelids or face that are benign or malignant. A person's eyelids may swell in one or both directions. Swelling can be painless or cause itching or pain.

• Brow ptosis:

It is the drooping of the brow. Brow ptosis is the descent of the brow from its normal anatomical position to a point where it is cosmetically unappealing, or visual field deficits develop as a result of excess soft tissue pushing downward on the eyelid.

• Blepharoptosis:

Extra skin on the eyelids or fat above and below the eyes. Blepharoptosis is characterised by an abnormally low-lying upper eyelid margin when the eye is in primary gaze. The upper lid normally covers 1.0 - 2.0mm of the superior part of the cornea. Upper lid skin redundancy, or dermatochalasis, is a distinct finding that can coexist with blepharoptosis.

• Tear duct obstruction:

Tear duct blockage caused by birth or injury or illness, as well as other problems with tear production. Tear duct issues, such as a clogged tear duct, do not always necessitate surgery. For example, to clear an infection, you could use massage and/or medication to clear a clogged duct. If your tear duct issues do not resolve with conservative treatment, oculoplastic surgery may be the best option for you. One type of surgery used to treat tear duct problems is Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR).

• Tumors of the eye, eyelid, or orbit:

These can be benign or malignant. Skin cancers, tumours, and other abnormal cells around the sensitive eye area can also be removed with oculoplastic surgery.

• Injuries:

Trauma to the eye, eyelid, or orbit.

• Eye-related Issues Caused By Other Medical Problems: Other conditions can sometimes cause problems around the eyes. For example, Graves disease, a thyroid disease, can cause vision problems. This includes irritated eyes, double vision, and bulging eyes. Bell palsy is another medical condition that can cause eyelid problems, specifically weak eyelids. Injuries and birth defects can also have an impact on the eye area.
• Other Cosmetic Concerns:

Finally, oculoplastic surgery can address cosmetic issues like:

• Lower lids that bulge
• Bags under the eyes, puffiness
• Dropped brows
• Skin excess on the upper and/or lower eyelids

Any incisions will be hidden beneath your lower lashes or in the creases of your eyelids, depending on the type of surgery you have and the reason for your surgery.

Oculoplastic Procedures

Among the most common procedures we perform are:

• Blepharoplasty and lid lift surgery for eyelid ptosis
• Surgical brow lift
• Repositioning of the lower eyelids
• Reconstruction following skin cancer surgery
• Evaluation and repair of orbital fractures
• Surgery for an orbital tumour
• Upper and lower eyelid cosmetic surgery
• Facelift surgery for cosmetic purposes
• Facial fillers and injectables

Oculoplastic surgery offers both medical and cosmetic benefits for conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, and areas around the eyes. Whether you're dealing with drooping eyelids, tear duct blockages, tumors, or want to enhance your appearance, oculoplastic procedures can restore comfort, improve vision, and boost your confidence.

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