The ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgery service at Vision NYC is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to our patients.  Our oculoplastic surgeon is a board certified ophthalmologist who has fellowship training from the prestigious American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASOPRS).

 

What is Oculoplastics?

 

Oculoplastics is a specialized field of ophthalmology that focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the eyelids, eyebrows, tear ducts, and eye socket. Our oculoplastic surgeon has extensive training and expertise in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures.

 

Some typical reasons to visit an Oculoplastic surgeon include:

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EYELID DISORDERS:

• Styes/Chalazia

• Eyelid benign tumors and skin cancer

• Eyelid malpositions such as entropion (turned in eyelid) and ectropion (turned out eyelid)

• Ptosis (droopy eyelid)

• Blepharospasm

• Congenital malformation

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LACRIMAL SYSTEM DISORDERS:

• Punctum abnormalities (infection, small tear duct)

• Nasolacrimal duct Obstruction

• Trauma

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ORBITAL PROBLEMS:

• Inflammation, tumors

• Removal of eye (anophthalmic socket) and maintenance of eye socket

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COSMETIC CONSULTATION:

• Botox, Dysport

• Wrinkles around the eyes

• Upper eyelid excess skin or hooding

• Lower eyelid bags

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For more information on any of the above conditions and disorders, please visit https://www.oculofacialsociety.org/procedures/