Our team of fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeons diagnose and treat a wide range of eyelid and orbital conditions. Whether it’s a functional problem affecting your vision or a cosmetic concern, our compassionate and experienced oculoplastic and cosmetic consultants are here to explain your options and support you every step of the way.
Eyelid Conditions
Droopy Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ptosis occurs from a weak upper eyelid muscle, causing the eyelid position to appear low. While it may seem like a cosmetic issue, droopy eyelids can compromise your peripheral vision and make it difficult to read or drive. There are several surgical options to correct droopy eyelids, and an oculoplastic surgeon can help determine the best treatment option.
Excess Eyelid Skin (Dermatochalasis)
Dermatochalasis leads to loose, sagging skin in the upper or lower eyelids that can obstruct your vision and create a tired appearance. Blepharoplasty is a cosmetic eyelid surgery to remove excess skin, muscle, or fat from the eyelids.
Entropion
Entropion is a medical condition in which the eyelid turns inward, causing the eyelid skin and lashes to rub against the eye surface. This leads to constant irritation and puts you at risk for trauma, scarring of the eyelid, or nerve damage. Surgery is required to reposition the eyelid to protect your eye.
Ectropion
Ectropion is a medical condition in which your eyelid turns outward, leaving your eye exposed and vulnerable. This leads to dryness, redness, and scratches on the surface of the eye. Artificial tears can help temporarily relieve the symptoms, but surgery is required to correct the condition.
Blocked Tear Ducts (Dacryocystorhinostomy/DCR)
A blocked tear duct can cause chronic tearing, discharge, and pain at the tear duct or in the surrounding area. When your eyes’ natural drainage system fails, DCR surgery creates a new pathway for tears to drain properly.
Orbital Conditions
Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves’ Disease)
Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disorder that may affect the thyroid gland, the eye socket, and the skin on the shins. It may cause inflammation behind the eye, resulting in changes in appearance, bulging of the eyes (exophthalmos), eyelid retraction, double vision, and, rarely, vision loss. Ocular involvement is unrelated to thyroid gland control. While there is no “cure”, Florida Eye Specialists offers multiple treatment options, including orbital decompression, strabismus surgery, and eyelid retraction repair. Some patients require all three procedures, while others may just need one.
Orbital Trauma or Masses
Injuries or growths affecting the eye socket require specialized reconstructive surgery involving the bones and tissues around the eye. Our oculoplastic surgeons perform a variety of orbital surgeries, including fracture repair, removal/biopsy of orbital masses, and more.
Patient Experiences with Our Oculoplastics Experts
Expert Care for Your Eyelid & Orbital Needs
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