Oculoplastics
Oculoplastic surgery manages disease, disorders and malposition of the eyelid, orbit (eyesocket), face and tear duct.
An ophthalmologist with a special interest in oculoplastic surgery is first and foremost an ophthalmologist with a unique understanding of the intricate and dependent, protective relationship of the eyelid and face with the eye and has undertaken specialist training specifically in oculoplastic surgery.
Orbit Surgery
Orbit Surgery
Orbit Surgery manages disease or lesions within the eye socket.
Tear Duct Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
'Watery Eyes' are very debilitating, often affect vision and interfere with daily activities. Tear Duct Surgery can offer relief from watery eyes and other eye irritations.
Facial Skin Cancer
Facial Skin Cancer
The upper face and eyelids are unique in that they are not only a common site for skin cancers, but skin cancers in this region tend to be aggressive.
Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid eye disease is an ocular manifestation occurring in a significant percentage of Graves Disease sufferers, to varying degrees.
Eye Removal & Socket Surgery
Eye Removal & Socket Surgery
Often for trauma or tumours, the eye may need to be removed. Depending on the pathology the whole eye (Enucleation) or the internal contents of the eye (Evisceration) may need removal.
Eyebrow Surgery
Eyebrow Surgery
Like the upper and lower lid, structures that maintain eyebrow position often weaken with age. The muscle that lifts eyelid only has loose attachment to the lateral part of the brow and this is often the first part to descend.
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Excess tissue of the upper lids can affect peripheral vision or lead to a sensation of heaviness of the upper lids leading to tired feeling particularly late in the day.