Orbital Tumors
The orbits are the anatomical spaces that contain the eye and the tissues surrounding it, such as muscles, fat, arteries, and nerves.
ARTE FACIAL
by Abraham Gómez, M.D.
Orbital Floor Fractures
An orbital fracture occurs when acute trauma to the eye causes a rupture of one or several bony walls in the eye socket. The paper-thin orbital floor and medial walls are especially vulnerable to rupture due to blunt force trauma, from a tennis ball to a fist or an accidental kick from a horse. The…
Thyroid Eye Disease
Thyroid eye disease (TED), better known as Graves’ orbitopathy, is an inflammatory disease that affects the tissues surrounding the eye…
Infections of the Tear Duct
The lacrimal system is responsible for the production of tears, lubrication of the eye, and drainage of tears into the nose.
Lacrimal Gland Tumors
The lacrimal gland is essential for maintaining the health of the eye…
Treatment of Tear Duct Obstruction
An obstructed tear duct is a relatively common condition caused by multiple factors, such as hormonal changes, trauma, chronic inflammation of nasal mucosa…
Facial Palsy
Facial paralysis is a common medical condition in which the nerve responsible for carrying signals from the brain to the facial muscles is temporarily or permanently damaged.
Hemifacial Spasm
Hemifacial spasm (HS) is another neurologic disease that causes involuntary contraction of specific muscles in the face. The spasms begin as infrequent, random movements which later become generalized and constant. These involuntary movements are only present on one side of the face, hence the term hemifacial (hemi means half). The spasms may be a manifestation of…
Benign Essential Blepharospasm
Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a chronic neurological condition…
Diagnosis & Treatment of Eyelid Cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers, especially among populations with fair skin, and the eyelid is a frequent target. In fact, up to 10 percent of all skin cancers form on the eyelids.
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