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Managing the lacrimal gland in upper blepharoplasty

Oculoplastic proceduresBy artefaci15 July, 2025Leave a comment

Upper blepharoplasty does more than remove excess skin; instead, it involves the steps taken by the surgeon to sculpt and rearrange the tissues beneath the skin, including fat, muscle, and connective tissue.

The Causes and Symptoms of a Tear Duct Obstruction

The Causes and Symptoms of a Tear Duct Obstruction

Oculoplastic proceduresBy artefaci10 May, 2024

A teary eye is a very common condition seen in an oculoplastic surgeon’s medical practice. Teary eye has several causes, one being a lacrimal duct obstruction. Now, to understand the mechanism of a tear duct obstruction

Stye and Chalazion

Stye and Chalazion

Oculoplastic proceduresBy artefaci6 May, 2024

A stye, also known as an anterior hordeolum, is a term used to describe a red bump that appears on the eyelid skin, close to the eyelashes.

Facial Paralysis - Restoring Eyelid Function in Costa Rica

Restoring eyelid function in facial paralysis: Treatment for extrusion of a gold weight implant

Oculoplastic procedures, SurgeryBy artefaci3 May, 2024

The implantation of a gold weight is currently the gold standard for treating paralytic lagophthalmos, which is the inability to close the eye fully after facial paralysis. However, certain complications are associated with this procedure.

Eyelid inflammation: causes, diagnosis, and treatment

Oculoplastic proceduresBy artefaci19 April, 2024

Red, itchy and irritated eyes are not always caused by an inflammation of the eye; instead, inflammation of the eyelids may be the culprit. Our eyelids are constantly exposed to dust, bacteria…

How do I know if the growth on my eyelid is bad? - Cómo saber si tengo un tumor en el párpado

How do I know if the growth on my eyelid is bad?

Oculoplastic procedures, SurgeryBy artefaci16 April, 2024

A growth, or lesion, on your eyelid, may cause you to be concerned about its nature. Most patients know that skin moles can become cancerous, which is true for all skin growths and eyelid lesions…

Ocular Sequelae of Facial Palsy - Diagnosis and Treatment

Ocular Sequelae of Facial Palsy: Diagnosis and Treatment

Oculoplastic procedures, SurgeryBy artefaci16 February, 2023

Facial paralysis causes severe weakening of the muscles on the affected side of the face. Among other functions, these muscles are essential for blinking, smiling, and chewing food. The most common ocular sequelae of facial palsy are lagophthalmos and brow ptosis.

Prevention and treatment of scars after removal of an eyelid tumor

Prevention and treatment of scars after removal of an eyelid tumor

Oculoplastic procedures, SurgeryBy artefaci12 September, 2022

Basal cell carcinoma is a frequent eyelid skin cancer associated with sun exposure. Although it appears more often in older patients, this cancer may also affect younger people.

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD)

Oculoplastic proceduresBy artefaci30 March, 2022

Meibomian gland dysfunction or MGD is the most common chronic disease affecting the eyelids.

Blefaritis

Blepharitis

Oculoplastic proceduresBy artefaci28 March, 2022

Blepharitis is a very common inflammatory condition seen by eyelid specialists. It affects the base of the eyelashes, creating local irritation of the eyelid margin that may appear at any age.

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