Squint & Oculoplasty
Ophthalmic plastic surgery or ‘Oculoplasty’ is the branch of ophthalmology that deals not only with the diseases of the eye, but also important structures around the eyes like eyelids, eyebrows, orbit and the tear system which are vital to the normal appearance and function of our eyes
Common Conditions Needing Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery:
Reconstructive Surgery
- Eyelid Lift (Blepharoplasty)
- Entropion/Ectropion
- Eyelid Drooping (Ptosis)
- Eyelid and Skin Cancer Reconstruction
- Socket reconstruction
- Facial Spasms (Eyelid Spasm) and Botulinum toxin injection
- Surgery for a Watering Eye/Lacrimal diseases
- Orbital Surgery
- Trauma and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Botox
Cosmetic Surgery & Aesthetics
- Blepharoplasty
- Endoscopic Brow Lift or Forehead Lift
- Evisceration / Enucleation with customized Prosthesis
- Xanthelesma excision/skin grafting
Strabismus or Cross-eyes or Squint is a vision problem in which both eyes are not in alignment with each other. Though it is common in infants and children, it can occur at any age. Adults may also develop the condition.