Our team of fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeons diagnose and treat a wide range of eyelid and orbital conditions. Whether it’s a functional problem affecting your vision or a cosmetic concern, our compassionate, experienced consultants are here to explain your options and support you every step of the way.
Eyelid Conditions
Droopy Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ptosis occurs from a weak upper eyelid muscle, causing the eyelid to appear low. While it may seem cosmetic, droopy eyelids can compromise your peripheral vision and make it difficult to read or drive. Several surgical options can correct ptosis, and an oculoplastic surgeon can help determine the best one.
Excess Eyelid Skin (Dermatochalasis)
Dermatochalasis leads to loose, sagging skin in the upper or lower eyelids that can obstruct vision and create a tired appearance. Blepharoplasty removes excess skin, muscle, or fat from the eyelids.
Entropion
Entropion is a condition in which the eyelid turns inward, causing the skin and lashes to rub against the eye surface. This leads to constant irritation and risk of trauma, scarring, or nerve damage. Surgery repositions the eyelid to protect your eye.
Ectropion
Ectropion is a condition in which the eyelid turns outward, leaving the eye exposed and vulnerable, leading to dryness, redness, and surface scratches. Artificial tears can temporarily relieve symptoms, but surgery is required to correct the condition.
Blocked Tear Ducts (DCR)
A blocked tear duct can cause chronic tearing, discharge, and pain. When the eye’s natural drainage system fails, dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) surgery creates a new pathway for tears to drain properly.
Orbital Conditions
Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves’ Disease)
An autoimmune disorder that may affect the thyroid gland, eye socket, and skin. It can cause inflammation behind the eye, resulting in bulging (exophthalmos), eyelid retraction, double vision, and, rarely, vision loss. While there is no cure, we offer multiple treatment options, including orbital decompression, strabismus surgery, and eyelid retraction repair — some patients need all three, others just one.
Orbital Trauma or Masses
Injuries or growths affecting the eye socket require specialized reconstructive surgery involving the bones and tissues around the eye. Our surgeons perform a variety of orbital surgeries, including fracture repair and removal or biopsy of orbital masses.
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