Oculoplasty

Oculoplasty, or oculoplastic surgery, is a term used to refer to a variety of procedures that involve the eyelids, eyebrows, orbit, tear ducts, and face. The term ocular reconstructive surgery refers to procedures like aesthetic eyelid surgery, facial plastic surgery, and other cosmetic surgeries.

 Oculoplasty is commonly used to treat several conditions including:

• Ptosis – Drooping eyelids.

• Entropion – Eyelids that are folded inward toward the eye.

• Ectropion – Eyelids that are folded outward from the eye.

• Thyroid Eye Disease – Can include Grave’s Disease. Eyes have a bulging appearance due to inflamed tissue.

• Cancer and Other Growths – Including tumors or lesions on or around the eye.

• Blocked Tear Ducts – Commonly found in infants but can also occur in adults from infection, trauma, or tumors.

• Injuries – Can repair and reconstruct damaged eye sockets.