Blepharoplasty

Blepharoplasty is surgery to remove excess upper and lower eyelid skin which results from injury, aging, or disease. It may be covered by insurance if eye health or vision is affected.

Ptosis Repair

Ptosis (upper eyelid drooping) may be congenital or from injury or aging, causing decreased vision and eye fatigue. Surgical repair strengthens the eyelid muscle and removes excess skin. Insurance benefits are usually available when ptosis blocks vision.

Ectropion (Sagging or turning out of the lower eyelid)

Ectropion can cause eye burning, watering, redness and blurred vision. It is caused by looseness of the lower eyelid. Surgical correction tightens the eyelid.

Entropion (Turning in of the lower eyelid)

Entropion results from looseness of the lower eyelid that occurs with aging or scarring. Eyelashes then rub the eye, causing redness, irritation or ulcers. Surgical correction can repair this.

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Diabetic Eye Disease Evaluation and Laser Treatment

An eye examination is the only way to find changes inside your eye caused by diabetes. Our doctors often diagnose and treat serious retinopathy before patients are aware of vision problems.

The best treatment is prevention of retinopathy. Good blood sugar control reduces the long-term risk of vision loss from diabetes. Smoking will worsen diabetic retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy is treated with laser surgery or vitrectomy:

Laser surgery

Laser surgery is helpful in treating diabetic macular edema and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).

For macular edema, the laser decreases fluid leakage. The main goal is to prevent further loss of vision. Blurred vision from macular edema seldom returns to normal, although some experience partial improvement. For PDR, pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP) shrinks abnormal new vessels and often prevents future growth. It also decreases the risk of vitreous bleeding.

Multiple laser treatments are sometimes necessary. Laser does not cure diabetic retinopathy and does not always prevent further loss of vision.

Vitrectomy

During this procedure, performed in the operating room, the blood-filled vitreous is removed.

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Tears are produced constantly to lubricate the eye. With insufficient moisture, you may experience stinging, burning, or itchiness. This condition is known as Dry Eye or Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS). Some medications aggravate symptoms:

In women, hormonal changes can decrease tear production The most frequent treatment is artificial tears and lid hygiene. For more severe symptoms, ointment or a gel can be used. A new medication, Restasis, is helpful for many patients. Small plugs may be inserted in the corner of the eyelids to slow tear drainage. Dry eye cannot be cured, but treatment can make your eyes more comfortable.

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BOTOX® BOTOX® injections can be used to treat medical conditions such as eyelid and facial muscle spasms. Treatments are done in the office, and typically last 3-4 months. BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are ideal procedures that produce a dramatic decrease of upper facial/forehead lines caused by frowning or squinting. An injection of BOTOX® into the muscles of facial expression weakens the muscles and prevents frowning. For more information about BOTOX® Cosmetic, click here.

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