WHAT IS OCULOPLASTY?

Oculoplasty is the art and science of plastic surgery around the eye. The eyeball is a delicate structure, protected from harm by eyelids in front and the bony cup (socket) behind. Behind the eyeball run the nerves , arteries and muscles, which carry messages to the brain, move the eyeball, and provide nutrition to the eye. Oculoplasty deals with all these structures surrounding the eyeball.

WHY SHOULD AN EYE SURGEON DO PLASTIC SURGERY?

Oculoplastic surgeons first train as ophthalmologists, when they learn in details about the eye. During further higher training, they start to handle plastic surgery. They have the best knowledge about the eye and its surrounding; as eye surgeons, they are also ready to handle the most delicate of structures. This combination of skills makes the oculoplastic surgeons the best to do plastic surgery around the eye.

Watery eye (Lacrimation / Epiphora)

A watery eye is caused by over production of tears due to irritation by in-growing lashes, infection, eyelid disease or an obstruction in the drainage of tears in the eye. The treatment depends on the causes of the disease. For example, if the lower eyelid is sagging away from the eye, eyelid will be repositioned through surgery.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

Blepharoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes excess eyelid tissues (skin, muscle, or fat) and so make your eyes looks beautiful. It can be performed on the upper eyelid, lower eyelid, or both. Sometimes excess upper eyelid tissue obstructs the upper visual field or can weigh down the eyelid tiring the eyes. The procedure is also used to improve facial appearance by making the area around the eyes firmer and eliminating sagging skin under the eyes.

Brow lifts

Brow lifts are most often resorted to for cosmetic reasons to restore a youthful appearance. It can also help to correct the drooping brow in cases where the facial nerve has been damaged (e.g. in Bell's Palsy). The procedure aimed at restoring the brow's position can be an open surgery or accomplished with an endoscopic approach with small incisions made behind the hairline. The advantage of the endoscopic approach is that there are no visible scars and here you will get best service for any eye problem surgery.

The following oculoplasty procedures are available at B.S.L Eye Care

For Eyelids:

1. Ptosis correction
2. Entropion correction
3. Lid retraction
4. Lid reconstruction
5. Epiblepharon correction
6. Trichiasis management (including electro epilation, lash follicle excision)

For Eyelids:

1. For Lacrimal Gland (Tear Gland) in eye:
2. Entropion correction
3. Syringing and probing
4. Lid reconstruction
5. Punctal occlusion for dry eye

For Eye Socket:

1. Enucleation with implants
2. Evisceration with implants
3. Exenteration

Cosmetic Surgeries:

1. Upper and lower lid blepharoplasty
2. Brow lifts
3. Epicanthus correction