Are you unsure about the difference between oculoplastic surgery and general ophthalmology? In this educational video, Dr. David Kostick of Florida Eye Specialists clarifies the distinction between these two eye care specialties.
While ophthalmologists treat a wide range of eye conditions, oculoplastic surgeons specialize in surgery around the eye—such as eyelid repair, tear duct procedures, and orbital reconstruction. Dr. Kostick breaks down when you might need each type of specialist, especially if you’re experiencing functional or cosmetic concerns related to the eye area.
If you’re dealing with droopy eyelids, facial asymmetry, tumors near the eyes, or seeking eyelid rejuvenation, an oculoplastic surgeon like Dr. Kostick is the right choice. Learn how Florida Eye Specialists delivers comprehensive care for both vision and aesthetics.
Video Transcript
For us, there are many different specialties in ophthalmology — most people don’t realize there are about ten subspecialties. We have specialists in refractive surgery, retina, and glaucoma, and then we have oculoplastics. For us, we deal with diseases and surgery of the eyes, eyelids, and tear duct system, and the eye socket itself. Historically there was the ENT — eyes, ears, nose, and throat — so oculoplastics is kind of a holdover between those two specialties. After medical school, I did an internship and rotated through and got exposed to ENT, general plastic surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, and dermatology — all these specialties — and then did my three years of training to become a board-certified ophthalmologist. After that, I did two additional years dealing just with the specialty of oculoplastics.
