What is Oculoplastics?
Oculoplastic surgery is a special sub-specialty field of ophthalmology that focuses on the areas around the eyes: Eyelids, Orbit (bones around the eye), and Lacrimal (tear drainage) System. An oculoplastic surgeon is an ophthalmologist who performs reconstructive and aesthetic procedures around the eyelids, orbit, and lacrimal system.
![Oculoplastics](https://eagleeyecentre.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Eye-Surgery-Photo.jpg)
What type of disorders does an oculoplastic surgeon treat?
- Ptosis / Droopy Eyelids
- Congenital Malformations
- Trauma (lacerations) and scars around the eye / face
- Tumors of the Eyelid (basal cell, sqamous cell, melanoma)
- Malpositions such as entropion (eyelids turned in) and ectropion (eyelids turned out)
- Stye (chalazion), other lumps / bumps around the eye
- Blepharospasm (painful muscle contractions around the eye)
- Eyelash Abnormalities
Types of orbital processes managed:
- Thyroid eye disease (Graves disease)
- Orbital Inflammatory Syndrome
- Orbital tumors
- Orbital fractures
- Enucleation (removal of the eye) and care of the eye socket
![Thyroid Disease](https://eagleeyecentre.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/thyroid-disease-photo.jpg)
Types of lacrimal problems cared for:
- Nasolacrimal duct obstruction (blocked tear duct)
- Punctual malposition or stenosis (abnormal tear drain)
- Lacrimal trauma
- Lacrimal tumour
- Unexplained tearing (investigation and management)
![Nasolacrimal Infection](https://eagleeyecentre.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/nasolacrimal-surgery.jpg)
For more information on any of the above conditions, please send an email to email@eagleeyecentre.com.sg or book a consultation with us.
The Oculoplastic service we offer complements existing services by completing the spectrum of Ophthalmic sub-specialties managed in EEC.