Surgical treatment for puffy eyelids
It is not uncommon for patients to consult with an oculoplastic surgeon regarding surgical solutions for their puffy eyelids
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Surgery to remove eyelid tumors
Eyelid tumors are extremely common in our population. An eyelid lesion can be solid or cystic, pigmented, or non-pigmented, congenital, or acquired.
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Lower eyelid blepharoplasty in young patients: surgery to treat bags under the eyes
Bags under the eyes not only affect older patients but can be quite common in young people. Fortunately, these bags can be treated with a surgical procedure that leaves no scars.
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Things you need to know about “fox eyes” surgery
Fox eye, or foxy eyes, is a popular term used to describe a slightly slanted contour of the outer commissure of the eyelids along with an almond shape to the eyes.
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Ocular Sequelae of Facial Palsy: Diagnosis and Treatment
Facial paralysis causes severe weakening of the muscles on the affected side of the face. Among other functions, these muscles are essential for blinking, smiling, and chewing food. The most common ocular sequelae of facial palsy are lagophthalmos and brow ptosis.
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What is the best treatment for droopy eyelids?
The answer to this question will depend on what we mean by droopy eyelids. People may use the term to refer to one of several conditions: excess eyelid skin, a low eyebrow, or an eyelid position lower than normal.
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Touch-up procedures in oculoplastic surgery: why, when, and how?
Your eyes, your face, our passion. This slogan is displayed on the official website of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, of which I am a proud member.
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Surgical revision of a cicatricial canthal web
Lateral canthal webbing is one of the most difficult eyelid conditions to manage. Trauma and previous surgery are the main causes.
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A word about ptosis surgery from Abraham Gómez, M.D.
During my oculoplastics training, one of my mentors once told me that if I wanted perfect ptosis results, I should never take on eyelid ptosis cases. It sounded a bit extreme at the time, but with experience, I have learned that there was wisdom in his statement.
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Surgical treatment for blepharospasm
Benign essential blepharospasm is a chronic and progressive neurological disease. Patients have difficulty opening their eyes due to involuntary eyelid spasms. The spasms may extend to the lower face.
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