Occuloplasty

What is 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.

Occuloplasty

 

Occuloplasty is a specialized branch of Ophthalmology, which focuses on abnormalities of the structures around the eye. Occuloplasty procedures refer to a large variety of surgical procedures that deal with the orbit (eye socket), eyelids, tear ducts, extra ocular structures, other structures around the eye and the face. These procedures include repair of droopy eyelids, repair of tear duct obstructions, orbital fracture repairs, removal of tumors in and around the eyes.

Occuloplasty procedures frequently have both functional and cosmetic purposes.

For example, Blepharoplasty, a procedure for excessive and droopy eyelid skin, may improve peripheral vision as well as facial beauty and rejuvenation. It aims at improving function, comfort and appearance.

You need to see an Occuloplasty Specialist if you have any of the following conditions:

Pediatric Cataract
  1. Droopy eyelids or eyebrows (Ptosis).
  2. Blepharoplasty (Eyelift).
  3. Eyelids turning in or out (Entropion / Ectropion).
  4. Excessive watering due to tear duct or tear sac problems.
  5. Growths or Tumors (Cancer of Eye).
  6. Excessive blinking or uncontrollable eye closure.
  7. Twitches.
  8. Excessive wrinkles / skin folds around eyes (Cosmesis).
  9. Thyroid imbalance.
  10. Paralysis affecting the face

Loss of eye due to injury or infection wherein artificial eye fitting is needed to improve appearance.

Epiphora

Ocularist is new branch dealing with making customized ocular prosthesis in an ophthalmic socket.

WHAT IS OCULAR IMPLANT?

An ocular implant replaces the lost volume of the natural eye. Implants have been made of many different materials. It also helps the artificial eye to have some degree of movement.

WHY AN IMPLANT?

Implant is needed to prevent changes in an ophthalmic socket which are the result of reduced blood supply, decreased mechanical support, muscle and fascia contraction.

TUMOUR

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PTOSIS

Occuloplasty PTOSIS

 

BLEPHEROPLASTY

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SPECTACLE PROSTHESIS

SPECTACLE PROSTHESIS

 

OCULAR CUSTOMISED PROSTHESIS

OCULAR CUSTOMISED PROSTHESIS

 

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Occuloplasty points

Many times, patient can not realize that he has glaucoma utile it is too late as there are no symptoms. Vision once lost in glaucoma cannot be restored back, but whatever vision has remained can only be preserved. It is must to put drops in the eyes regularly. It is important to check intraocular pressure every 2-3 months. Keep one bottle of drops ready before existing bottle is finished. Keep bottle of medicine with you even during travelling. While visiting doctor for pressure checkup, make sure that you have put the medicine at schedule time. With each other co-operation, patient and doctor can definitely conquer glaucoma.

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