What does an eyelid specialist do?
What does an eyelid specialist do? What kind of training do they have? Are they plastic surgeons or ophthalmologists?
Eyelid specialists in Costa Rica
Believe it or not, some surgeons specialize in eyelids only! These are called oculoplastic surgeons, and in this blog, we will discuss some of the main features of this wonderful specialty.
Achieving symmetry in eye shape after previous eyelid surgery
Our facial features are not perfectly symmetric. Although it may sound counterintuitive, full symmetry will not make us look more beautiful, but rather ordinary.
Protecting the eye after facial trauma: treatment of facial paralysis
Facial paralysis is a common sequela of severe craniofacial trauma. The facial nerve is responsible for eyelid closure and controls the blinking mechanism.
Droopy eyelid surgery without a scar: safe, quick, and effective.
A droopy eyelid, also known as ptosis, is extremely common in males and females of all ages. Eyelid ptosis may affect quality of vision or create an aesthetic concern for the patient.
Webinar: Surgical treatment for droopy eyelids
Eyelid ptosis is a medical condition that causes one or both upper eyelids to droop. It must be distinguished from lid laxity (dermatochalasis) and brow descent.
Mohs surgery for the treatment of eyelid cancer
Facial skin cancer is quite common, especially in the area surrounding the eyes. Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type.
Oculoplastic Surgery in Costa Rica: The Main Causes of Eyelid Ectropion
Ectropion is a medical condition commonly seen in an oculoplastics clinic, in which the lower lid margin everts – rolls away- from the eyeball.
Characteristics of eyelid basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. It originates from the deepest layer of the epidermis due to chronic sun exposure and UV damage to the skin cells…
Eyelid reconstruction after excision of skin cancer
Eyelid skin cancer is common among older patients, especially those with fair skin and individuals who exposed themselves to much ultraviolet light in their lifetime
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