About Oculoplastics
Oculoplastics (Cosmetic Eye Surgery) is a specialised area of ophthalmology that deals with the management and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit (bony cavity that surrounds the eye). Oculoplastics merges the precision of eye care with the artistry of plastic surgery, focusing on restoring function, enhancing appearance, and improving the quality of life.
Oculoplastics encompasses a range of surgeries designed to improve the eye’s function, appearance, and surrounding structures, from eyelid lift (blepharoplasty) and lacrimal (tear duct) abnormalities to severe eye traumas.
Conditions often managed under oculoplastics include:
- Eyelid malpositions like ptosis (droopy eyelid)
- Entropion (inward folding eyelid)
- Ectropion (outward folding eyelid)
- Cosmetic eyebrow,
- Upper and lower eyelid surgery.
There are several risk factors associated with these conditions. Ageing is a natural contributor to many oculoplastic disorders, particularly droopy eyelids and eyelid malposition. Trauma, either from accidents or previous surgeries, may also result in the need for corrective or reconstructive oculoplastic surgery.
At Moorfields Eye Hospitals, we understand that the health and appearance of your eyes significantly impact your quality of life. Our oculoplastic specialists in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are experts in restoring function, optimising visual health, and, when necessary, enhancing the cosmetic appeal of your eyes.
Conditions & Treatment
Cosmetic Eye Lid Surgery
About Cosmetic Eye Lid Surgery
Cosmetic eye surgery (blepharoplasty) is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery done on the eye lids. It is a safe and effective aesthetic treatment that can help rejuvenate appearance. Blepharoplasty deals with the shape of the upper and lower eye lid.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty focuses on the region between the eyebrow and the eyelashes while lower eyelid blepharoplasty focuses on the area between the eyelashes and the cheek.
This procedure works on the removal of excess skin and muscle from these areas and either reduces or repositions the underlying fat to a more youthful configuration.
Cosmetic Eye Lid Surgery
About Cosmetic Eye Lid Surgery
Cosmetic eye surgery (blepharoplasty) is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery done on the eye lids. It is a safe and effective aesthetic treatment that can help rejuvenate appearance. Blepharoplasty deals with the shape of the upper and lower eye lid.
Upper eyelid blepharoplasty focuses on the region between the eyebrow and the eyelashes while lower eyelid blepharoplasty focuses on the area between the eyelashes and the cheek.
This procedure works on the removal of excess skin and muscle from these areas and either reduces or repositions the underlying fat to a more youthful configuration.
Tear Duct treatment
About Tear Duct treatment
Watery eyes or recurring eye infections may indicate issues with tear ducts and may require tear duct treatment. This can occur due to the failure of the tear-drainage system in adequately draining the tears from the eye into the nose, increased tear production or impaired outflow of tears.Tear Duct treatment
About Tear Duct treatment
Watery eyes or recurring eye infections may indicate issues with tear ducts and may require tear duct treatment. This can occur due to the failure of the tear-drainage system in adequately draining the tears from the eye into the nose, increased tear production or impaired outflow of tears.
Trauma
About Trauma
Trauma to the eye socket is common and can cause a number of problems including cuts and lacerations to the skin and eyelids, damage to the tear ducts and also fractures of the paper-thin bony walls of the eye socket.
Eyelid and tear-duct injuries which require surgical repair are highly specialised and should only be performed by an oculoplastic surgeon.
Fractures of the eye socket commonly cause problems with double vision and sometimes can make the eye appear sunken and hollow. These types of fractures may require surgery with the use of implants to restore and support the eye socket. The incisions required for this type of surgery are usually hidden on the inside of the eyelids.
Trauma
About Trauma
Trauma to the eye socket is common and can cause a number of problems including cuts and lacerations to the skin and eyelids, damage to the tear ducts and also fractures of the paper-thin bony walls of the eye socket.
Eyelid and tear-duct injuries which require surgical repair are highly specialised and should only be performed by an oculoplastic surgeon.
Fractures of the eye socket commonly cause problems with double vision and sometimes can make the eye appear sunken and hollow. These types of fractures may require surgery with the use of implants to restore and support the eye socket. The incisions required for this type of surgery are usually hidden on the inside of the eyelids.
Oculoplastics Specialists
Dr. Rafic Antonios
Specialist Oculoplastic Surgeon
Dr. Khalid Alkhayat
Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastic Surgery
Dr. Qasiem Nasser
Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastic Surgery
Dr. Qasiem Nasser
Visiting Consultant Ophthalmologist in Oculoplastic Surgery
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