What is Oculoplasty?

Oculoplasty, also known as oculoplastic surgery is a specialized branch of ophthalmology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the structures around the eyes, including the eyelids, tear ducts, orbit (eye socket), and the surrounding facial tissues.

What diseases are treated by Oculoplasty?

Various diseases and conditions require treatment by Oculoplasty:

1. Ptosis: Ptosis refers to drooping of the upper eyelid and may affect one or both eyes.
2. Entropion: Entropion is a condition where the eyelid turns inward, causing the eyelashes to rub against the cornea, leading to irritation and discomfort.
3. Ectropion: Ectropion is the opposite of entropion, where the eyelid turns outward. This can result in exposure to the inner surface of the eyelid and may lead to tearing and irritation.
4. Orbital Fractures: Trauma to the eye socket or surrounding bones can cause fractures. Oculoplastic surgery may be required to repair these fractures and restore normal function.
5. Lacrimal (Tear Duct) Disorders: Conditions affecting the tear ducts, such as blockages or excessive tearing (watery eye), may require oculoplastic procedures for correction.
6. Orbital Tumors: Tumors that develop in the eye socket can affect the surrounding structures and may require surgical intervention for removal.
7. Eyelid Tumors: Tumors can develop on the eyelids, and oculoplastic surgery may be necessary for their excision.
8. Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves' Ophthalmopathy): This autoimmune condition affects the eyes and surrounding tissues, causing symptoms such as bulging eyes, double vision, and eyelid retraction.
9. Orbital Inflammatory Diseases: Inflammation of the tissues within the eye socket can lead to various symptoms and may require medical or surgical management.
10. Blepharospasm: This is a condition characterized by abnormal, involuntary eyelid spasms that can be treated with botulinum toxin injections.
11. Blepharospasm: This is a condition characterized by abnormal, involuntary eyelid spasms that can be treated with botulinum toxin injections.

Additionally oculoplasty is also performed for cosmetic and aesthetic reasons.

Oculoplasty options available

We provide the following Oculoplastic surgical services:

1. For Eyelids:
   • Ptosis correction
   • Entropion correction
   • Ectropion correction
   • Lid retraction
   • Lid reconstruction
   • Epiblepharon correction
   • Trichiasis management (including electro epilation, lash follicle excision)
2. For Lacrimal Gland (Tear Gland) in eye:
   • External DCR (with silicon intubation)
   • Syringing and probing
   • Punctal occlusion for dry eye
3. For Eye Socket:
   • Enucleation with implants
   • Evisceration with implants
   • Exenteration
4. Cosmetic Surgeries:
   • Upper and lower lid blepharoplasty
   • Brow lifts
   • Epicanthus correction