PLASTIC SURGERY OF EYE- OCULOPLASTY
An oculoplastic procedure is a type of surgery done around the eyes. You may have this procedure to correct a medical problem or for cosmetic reasons.
Conditions Treated
Oculoplastic procedures may be done on the:
- Eyelids
- Eye sockets
- Eyebrows
- Cheeks
- Tear ducts
- Face or forehead
These procedures treat many conditions. These include:
- Droopy upper eyelids (ptosis)
- Eyelids that turn inward (entropion) or outward (ectropion)
- Eye problems caused by thyroid disease, such asGraves disease
- Skin cancers or other growths in or around the eyes
- Weakness around the eyes or eyelids caused byBell palsy
- Tear duct problems
- Injuries to the eye or eye area
- Birth defects of the eyes or orbit (the bone around the eyeball)
- Cosmetic surgery, such as aneyelid lift or forehead lift
