Oculoplastic care focuses on functional, reconstructive, and protective surgical procedures involving the eyelids, tear ducts, and surrounding periocular structures. Proper eyelid alignment and function are essential for protecting the corneal surface and maintaining comfortable vision.
EYELID CONDITIONS
An overview of
EYELID & OCULOPLASTIC
SURGERY
KEY CONDITIONS & SYMPTOMS
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Entropion / Ectropion: Inward or outward turning of the eyelid margins. Symptoms include eyelashes rubbing against the eye, excessive tearing, redness, or chronic surface exposure.
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Ptosis: Drooping of the upper eyelid margin. Symptoms include obstructed upper field of vision and heavy eyelid sensation.
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Periocular Lesions: Benign or malignant eyelid growths. Symptoms include new nodules, non-healing sores, or structural distortion of the eyelid margin.
DIAGNOSIS & SCREENING
Clinical assessment involves measuring eyelid height, lid margin laxity, levator muscle function, and examining corneal surface integrity under slit-lamp illumination.
TREATMENT & SURGERY
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Functional Eyelid Reconstruction:Â Microsurgical tightening or repositioning of eyelid tissues to correct turning (entropion/ectropion) or drooping (ptosis).
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Lesion Excision & Reconstruction:Â Biopsy and meticulous removal of periocular growths followed by structural reconstruction to preserve eyelid function and surface protection.