Oculofacial plastic surgery is a subspecialty of ophthalmology focusing on eyelid, orbital, lacrimal, and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Working in this field requires a firm understanding of the delicate anatomy of the eyelid, eyebrows, eye socket, lacrimal system, midface, and of course the eye. Oculoplastic specialists are uniquely qualified to evaluate and treat conditions around the eye, while also preserving ocular health and vision.
Check out the Oculoplastics Archives to review a variety of blog posts related to the below conditions.
The most common eyelid conditions that are treated include:
- Eyelid Ptosis
- Dermatochalasis (Redundant evelid skin)
- Lower eyelid bags
- Brow and Forehead Ptosis
- Ectropion (Outward turning eyelid)
- Entropion (Inward turning eyelid)
- Eyelid cancers
- Trichiasis (Lashes rubbing on the eye)
- Blepharospasms
- Eyelid lesions
- Chalazion and Stye
- Tearing conditions
Orbital conditions that are treated include:
- Orbital fractures
- Orbital tumors
- Orbital inflammation
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Blind/painful eye evaluation for enucleation/evisceration
Lacrimal conditions that are treated include:
- Tearing or Epiphora
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction
- Canalicular obstruction
- Dacryocystitis
- Punctal stenosis
Our oculofacial plastic surgery specialists at the Fort Lauderdale Eye Institute include Dr. Gil Epstein and Dr. Aliza Epstein. They are both board-certified ophthalmologists and certified as members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), the premier organization dedicated to the advancement of the field.
