Structural Integrity and Reconstruction: Orbit & Oculoplasty What is Oculoplasty? Oculoplasty (or Oculofacial Plastic Surgery) is a highly specialized field of ophthalmology that focuses on the "house" of the eye: the eyelids, the tear ducts (lacrimal system), and the orbit (the bony socket). These structures are vital not only for your appearance but for the mechanical protection and lubrication of the eyeball itself. Procedures in this clinic range from corrective eyelid surgeries (like ptosis repair or blepharoplasty) to complex orbital reconstructions and the clearing of blocked tear ducts (Dacryocystorhinostomy or DCR). Why is this Procedure Personally Vital for You? The health of the eyelid and orbit directly dictates the health of the eye. This pathway is personally vital for you if: Your Vision is Obstructed by Eyelid Laxity: If sagging skin or a drooping eyelid (Ptosis) is physically blocking your superior field of vision, oculoplasty restores your full visual range. You Suffer from Malpositioned Eyelids: Conditions where the eyelid turns inward (Entropion) causing the lashes to scratch the cornea, or outward (Ectropion) causing severe drying, require surgical stabilization to prevent permanent corneal scarring. Tear Duct Blockages Cause Chronic Infection: If your eyes are constantly "tearing" or becoming infected due to a blockage, we create a new drainage pathway to restore ocular comfort. Orbital or Thyroid Eye Disease is Present: For patients with Graves'' disease or orbital tumors, we perform "orbital decompression" to relieve pressure on the optic nerve and restore the eye’s natural position. The Path to Functional Restoration and Recovery The goal of the Oculoplasty pathway is to achieve perfect anatomical alignment while stabilizing the protective environment of the eye. This pathway is designed to: Provide Aesthetic and Functional Precision: Our surgeons use "invisible" incision techniques, often hidden in the natural folds of the eyelid or performed through the inside of the lid, to ensure a scar-free result. Ensure Clinical Readiness through Rigorous Screening: Because many orbital conditions are linked to systemic health or thyroid function, we require a full medical history, diagnostic X-rays (specifically a chest X-ray for anesthesia clearance and a CT/MRI of the orbits), and comprehensive blood tests (including thyroid panels—TSH, T3, T4—coagulation profiles, and full blood counts). A Focused Recovery and Stabilization Window: The tissues around the eye are among the most vascular in the body and are prone to swelling. We focus on a 2–3 week recovery and stabilization period. This window is essential for the delicate sutures to integrate, for bruising to resolve, and for the eyelids to reach their final, stable position before we finalize your results. All details are subject to doctor evaluation for the final treatment plan.