Oculoplastic surgery is a subspecialty in the field of ophthalmology, focusing primarily on the eyelids, orbit, tear ducts, and other tissues surrounding the eye.

Skin Cancer and Eyelid Reconstruction

Did you know that skin cancer can develop around your eyes? Skin cancer development is common for South Florida residents, given the intense sun exposure. The most common type of eyelid skin cancer is basal cell carcinoma (BCC), with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and melanoma less frequently encountered. For [...]

Blepharoplasty Surgery

Blepharoplasty surgery is a cosmetic eyelid procedure for improving eyelid rejuvenation and appearance by removing fat and/or excess skin and tissue from the upper and lower eyelids. Unlike a similar appearing medical condition, called ptosis (which actually reduces the field of vision), a blepharoplasty eyelid lift may be regarded as a cosmetic [...]

Thyroid Eye Disease Causes and Treatment

Thyroid Eye Disease may be due to Graves’ Disease or other thyroid abnormalities. The condition causes inflammation in the muscles and soft tissues of the eye socket. This inflammation causes your eyeballs to bulge from their sockets and can be severe enough to result in vision loss. Extraocular muscles that [...]

Ptosis Causes and Treatment

Ptosis usually refers to the drooping of the upper eyelid, a common condition. The causes of ptosis include a muscular etiology such as muscle weakness, dislocation of the eyelid muscles, or redundant excessive skin. This eye condition could be due to a congenital condition or may be an acquired condition [...]

Ectropion and Entropion Overview

Ectropion and entropion are two types of eyelid abnormalities that can irritate the eyes and create discomfort. As the muscles and other tissues around the eyes deteriorate with age, this becomes a more common condition. Normal upper and lower eyelids seal tightly over the eyeball. This protects the eye from [...]

What Is Blepharoplasty?

With the amount of treatments and surgical procedures available in society today, it can be difficult to keep up with what is what. Blepharoplasty, otherwise known as an eye lift, is a popular cosmetic surgical procedure. Eye Lift Basics Blepharoplasty is essentially a way to correct droopy eyelids due to [...]

Eyelid Rejuvenation

To “rejuvenate’ means to restore something to a state when it was fresher, younger, or more lively. Thus, eyelid rejuvenation refers to making your eyelids appear younger. In order to rejuvenate your eyelids, a series of procedures may be performed such as an eye-lift also known as blepharoplasty (a [...]

What is Ptosis of the Eye?

What is Ptosis? Drooping of the upper eyelids is known as ptosis. It can affect one or both eyelids, be inherited and be present at birth or occur later in life. The cause of congenital ptosis is typically due to a lack of development of eyelid muscles known as levators. [...]

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