Oculoplasty & Eyelid Reconstructive Surgery

Specialized Eyelid, Tear Duct & Orbital Eye Care

Oculoplastic surgery (also known as ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery) is a specialized branch of ophthalmology that focuses on disorders, deformities, trauma, and cosmetic concerns involving the eyelids, tear drainage system (lacrimal system), eye socket (orbit), and surrounding facial structures.

Because the eyelids play a crucial role in protecting the eye, lubricating the cornea, and preserving facial aesthetics, oculoplastic procedures combine microscopic surgical precision with artistic aesthetic restoration.

Conditions Treated Under Oculoplasty

• Ptosis (Drooping Eyelids): Weakness or detachment of the levator muscle causing the upper eyelid to droop downward, often obstructing the visual axis, creating a sleepy appearance, or causing eye strain and brow ache.
• Entropion & Ectropion (Eyelid Malpositions): Eyelids turning inward (causing eyelashes to scratch the cornea painfully) or outward (causing chronic dryness, exposure, and constant watery tears).
• Tear Duct Blockages & Chronic Watering (Dacryocystitis): Blocked nasolacrimal drainage channels causing overflow of tears, discharge, and recurrent eyelid infections. Treated with Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) to establish a bypass drainage route.
• Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Bag & Skin Removal): Surgical excision of sagging, loose eyelid skin and herniated orbital fat pockets to rejuvenate the periocular appearance and clear peripheral visual fields.
• Eyelid Lumps, Cysts & Tumours: Safe surgical excision of chalazions, cysts, and benign or malignant eyelid growths with histological reconstruction.
• Botox & Periocular Aesthetics: Medical management of involuntary eyelid spasms (blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm) and cosmetic reduction of crow's feet and forehead frown lines.

Why Consult an Ophthalmic Plastic Specialist?

Unlike general plastic surgeons, an ophthalmologist who specializes in oculoplasty possesses microscopic knowledge of the delicate corneal surface and tear dynamics, ensuring that your surgery protects your corneal clarity and vision while delivering optimal cosmetic results.