Orbit & Oculoplasty
It's a specialized area of ophthalmology that focuses on the eyelids and the structures surrounding the eye especially reconstruction including problems of the lacrimal (tear) system and the orbit, the region surrounding the eyeball. This is one more step in the direction of providing quality healthcare and eye care to the people of India
Patients of all ages may need Oculoplasty, i.e. eyelid and facial reconstructive surgery for needs purely cosmetic or purely functional. The most advanced and innovative techniques of facial and eyelid surgery for such conditions as excess upper eyelid skin that obstructs vision (blepharoplasty), eyelid ptosis(droopy eyelids), entropion(eyelids that turn in), ectropion(eyelids that turn out), problems of the tear ducts, and thyroid eye disease.
Following procedures are performed in this speciality:
- Ptosis
- Dacryology
- Socket reconstruction
- Orbital floor repair
- Entropion
- Ectropion
- Prosthesis (false eye fitting)
- Facial aesthetics
A Particular mode of treatment for each patient is individualized depending on their requirement, age, job profile, skin type, etc. generally, non-invasive therapy is preferable to reduce recovery time. Whether a patient would benefit the most from a surgical or a non - surgical mode of therapy depends on a thorough evaluation of various factors.