Oculoplasty

Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists who specialize in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital and facial tissues including the eyelids, eyebrows, forehead, cheeks, orbit (bony cavity around the eye), and lacrimal (tear) system. Our doctors are trained to do a variety of eyelid and facial surgery for adults and children.

Oculoplastic surgeons perform plastic, reconstructive, and cosmetic procedures in the following categories:

1. Reconstructive & Functional Oculoplastics
2. Orbital Oncology & Surgery
3. Tear Duct Surgery
4. Cosmetic Oculoplastic Surgery
5. Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures

Ptosis (droopy eyelids):

Ptosis is the medical term for droopy eyelids. Drooping of the upper eyelid(s) can cause a reduction in the field of vision when the eyelid obstructs the visual axis. Children can be born with ptosis, while adults develop ptosis as a result of aging, prior surgery, or long term contact lens use. There are various methods of correcting ptosis depending on the type, degree and severity of ptosis. Recovery from ptosis surgery is usually quite rapid, and patients find themselves returning back to work within a few days.