Oculoplastics

Oculoplastics is a specialized area of medicine that focuses on the surgical and non-surgical management of eye conditions and diseases, particularly those that affect the eyelid, orbit (eye socket), tear ducts, and the face. It combines elements of both ophthalmology and plastic surgery.

Overview

Oculoplastics, also known as ophthalmic plastic surgery, is a branch of ophthalmology that deals with the management of deformities and abnormalities of the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, orbit, and the adjacent face. An Oculoplastic surgeon is a Ophthalmologist (medical doctor and eye surgeon) who has completed additional advanced training in plastic surgery as it relates to the eyes and surrounding structures.

Procedures

Oculoplastic procedures include repair of droopy eyelids (blepharoplasty), repair of tear duct obstructions, orbital fracture repairs, removal of tumors in and around the eyes, and facial rejuvenation procedures including eye lifts, brow lifts, and even facelifts.

Conditions Treated

Oculoplastic surgeons treat patients with a wide variety of conditions, including thyroid eye disease, orbital tumors, ptosis, and eyelid malposition. They also treat patients who have suffered facial trauma, removing any foreign bodies and repairing facial fractures, as well as those with tear duct disorders.

Training and Qualification

Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists who have completed a residency in ophthalmology, a fellowship in oculoplastic surgery, and are board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. They have extensive training in both ophthalmology and plastic surgery of the eyes, allowing them to perform a wide range of surgical procedures.

See Also

• Ophthalmology
• Plastic Surgery
• Orbital Tumors
• Thyroid Eye Disease
• Ptosis (eyelid)
• Blepharoplasty

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