Oculoplasty (Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery) is a specialized branch of Ophthalmology that deals with the reconstruction, restoration, and enhancement of the function and appearance of the eyes and surrounding structures. The treatment involves specialized eye plastic and reconstructive surgery for eyelids, tear ducts, orbit, and surrounding face. It addresses functional issues (droopy lids, tearing, tumors, thyroid eye disease) and cosmetic concerns (wrinkles, bags) using procedures like blepharoplasty, brow lifts, Botox, fillers, and complex orbital reconstruction. The aim is to restore vision, comfort, and appearance through fine surgical skill.

Why is an Oculoplasty Procedure performed?

An Oculoplasty is performed for the following reasons:

• Congenital : Oculoplasty surgery can be conducted for congenital deformities, including gaps in the eyelids, abnormal position of eyelids, abnormal shape and size of orbits, blocked tear drainage passages, etc.

• Traumatic (Injury) : Oculoplasty surgeries can be conducted to repair eyelid injuries, scar development, orbito-facial fractures, loss of eyeball, etc. The surgery can result in better eye functioning and look.

• Age-related : These troubles include in-turning or out-turning of the eyelids and rubbing of eye-lashes on the eye, droopy and lax eyelids, eyelid bags, herniation of orbital fats etc. Oculoplasty operations can efficiently correct these difficulties.

• Tumour : Tumours and cancers of the lids and orbits are managed by oculoplastic surgeries. These procedures can save life and vision.

• Blocked tear ducts : Blocked tear ducts will cause watering of eyes with discharge. This can also cause repeated infections of the eyes and the surrounding areas of the face leading to serious damage to life and vision. DCR or Dacryocystorhinostomy and DCT or Dacryocystectomy are the procedures we perform for the blocked tear ducts.

• Thyroid Eye Disease : Thyroid diseases can cause serious problems of eye lids and orbits amongst other things. If medicines do not work then oculoplastic surgeries are necessary to manage the conditions.

What Oculoplasty Treats (Conditions & Symptoms)

• Eyelid Issues : Droopy eyelids (ptosis), inward/outward turning (entropion/ectropion), defects, tumors, aging signs (bags, wrinkles).

• Lacrimal System Problems : Excessive tearing (epiphora) or dryness.

• Orbit (Eye Socket) Disorders : Tumors, fractures, inflammation (like Thyroid Eye Disease), proptosis (bulging eyes).

• Cosmetic Concerns : Brow drooping, under-eye hollows, facial rejuvenation.

Common Oculoplasty Procedures & Treatments

• Surgical :

• Blepharoplasty : Removes excess skin/fat from eyelids.

• Ptosis Repair : Lifts droopy eyelids.

• Canthoplasty/Canthopexy : Tightens/reshapes eyelids.

• Brow/Forehead Lift : Raises droopy eyebrows.

• Orbital Surgery : For tumors, fractures, or thyroid issues.

• Tear Duct Surgery : Improves tear drainage.

• Non-Surgical :

• Botox : Relaxes muscles for wrinkles, frown lines, subtle brow lifts.

• Dermal Fillers : Adds volume to hollows (under-eyes).

Who Performs It ?

• Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists (eye doctors) with specialized training in plastic surgery, allowing for precise, microscopic work around the delicate eye area.

Benefits

• Improved vision and eye comfort (functional).

• Youthful appearance, confidence (cosmetic).

• Restoration of normal function and aesthetics.