Oculoplasty

Ophthalmic plastic surgery or ‘Oculoplasty’ is the branch of ophthalmology that deals not only with the diseases of the eye, but also important structures around the eyes like eyelids, eyebrows, orbit and the tear system which are vital to the normal appearance and function of our eyes.

There are multiple terms like eye plastic surgeons or ocular –facial surgeons as well for the Oculoplastic surgeons. They have the specialty to perform clinical procedures like cosmetic or reconstructive surgery. They will have an extensive training done in Ophthalmology and reconstructive surgery, both.

The expertise in cosmetic eye surgery is used to help rejuvenate and enhance one’s facial features and ensuring one of refreshed self-confidence.

Various surgical and non-surgical methods delivers the best cosmetic eye surgery results.

1. Comprehensive treatment is offered for Droopy & tired eyes, Eyelid bags, Wrinkles & deep expression lines, Dark circles, aging eye and facial skin changes. Aesthetic procedures like Brow lift, Blepharoplasty (upper & lower), Botox & dermal fillers are done.
2. Drooping of the upper eyelid (ptosis) is a common problem dealt with. If the lid droop is very severe especially in young children, it can even lead to lazy eye (amblyopia). Hence correction of the condition is essential for functional and cosmetic improvement.
3. Correction of eyelid malpositions like Entropion,Ectropion are done to maintain structural and functional integrity of eye.
4. A complete care in cases of eyelid trauma is delivered using techniques and principles of eyelid reconstruction
5. Orbit is the bony cavity enclosing the eye. The orbit can be the seat of tumors that cause protrusion of the eyeball (proptosis). Orbitotomy is the surgical treatment for orbital tumors.
6. An orbital fracture is a traumatic injury to the bone of the eye socket. These injuries are usually the result of blunt force trauma to the eye. For isolated orbital fractures, oculoplastic surgeon is well equipped to diagnose and treat these injuries.Fractured orbital wall is stabilized using different implants.
7. The lacrimal system drains tears into the nose and could be the site of chronic infection (dacryocystitis). DCR is the surgical treatment for chronic dacryocystitis .
8. Socket Reconstruction is the surgical restoration of deformed sockets to improve cosmetic appearance.
9. Ocular prosthetics are customized artificial eyeshells to rehabilitate patients who have lost an eye due to various reasons.