Oculoplastic Surgery

Various conditions of the surrounding tissues of the eye can be managed with oculoplastic surgery.

Blepharoplasty surgery

Upper lid blepharoplasty

Ageing is often associated with the development of excess skin on the upper eyelids. This skin can cause heaviness of the eyelids, and can even impair vision. It can also give you a tired and angry appearance. This condition is called dermatochalasis.

Upper lid blepharoplasty surgery involves removal of this excess skin. The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes and is performed under local anaesthesia. Surgery is performed as day surgery not requiring overnight admission. The skin incision is made in the eyelid crease and thus is not visible with the eyes open. Stitches are removed at one week.

Ectropion

An ectropion is when the lower eyelid becomes loose, droopy and turns outwards. The pink conjunctiva on the inside of the eyelid becomes visible giving an abnormal and unsightly appearance. Also the eye itself can become dry and irritated. Also the tear drainage hole in the lower eyelid, known as the punctum, sits away from the eye and cannot drain tears, thus the eye waters.

An ectropion can be left untreated if mild, when severe it is best corrected with surgery. The surgery involves tightening the eyelid at the outer corner of the eye. The surgery is performed under local anaesthesia and takes 45 minutes. Surgery is performed as a day procedure not requiring overnight admission. Stitches are removed at one week.