Oculoplasty
Oculoplasty, also known as ophthalmic plastic surgery, is surgery with relation to the eye and its surrounding structures. Oculoplasty surgery may be performed to improve function, comfort and appearance for the following conditions:
- Tear Drainage Problems
- Eyelid Malposition
- Skin Cancers of the Eyelid
- Problems of the Orbit (eye socket)
- Eyebrow Problems
Most of the times, an oculoplasty surgery is best for medical issues related to the eyes as well as the cosmetic appearance of the eyes and surrounding areas.
the following are the symptoms which you may experience and know that you are in need of oculoplasty:
- Blinking of eyes more than necessary
- Eyelids Hanging Downwards (Ptosis)
- Twitching of eyes
- Wrinkles, scars or folds around the eyes
- Eyelids tearing in or out (Entropion/Ectropion)
- Blocked Tear Ducts (NLD Block)
- Tumors growing inside or surrounding the eye
- Blepharoplasty or excessive fat in eyelids
- Bulging Eyes
- The absence of an eye
- Orbit Tumors
- Burns of the eye
You can refer to our blogs on Blepharochalasis and Dermatochalasis to know the causes and other information on eyelid bags or droopy eyelids in young or old people.
The ophthalmologists at Anandam Netralaya are specially trained in the field of oculoplasty. You can avail a consultation to properly treat any eye-related conditions and vision problems that may have occurred due to the conditions.
The patient for oculoplasty can be operated within one day and can be discharged the same day as well. The recovery for this procedure is also very quick.
