Oculoplastics is a subspecialty focused on the eyelids, tear ducts, and eye socket. It combines delicate surgery with attention to both eye health and appearance.
Problems treated by oculoplastic surgeons
These specialists manage conditions that affect comfort, protection, and how the eyes look. Many problems cause watering, irritation, or heaviness that interferes with daily life.
- Droopy lids ptosis and heavy baggy skin can be lifted to improve vision and comfort.
- Out-turning ectropion or in-turning entropion lids are repositioned to protect the eye.
- Blocked tear ducts that cause constant watering are diverted with new drainage channels.
- Benign and malignant eyelid lumps are removed and the lids carefully reconstructed.
- Orbital surgery helps with thyroid eye disease, fractures, or tumours around the eye.
What patients can expect
Most oculoplastic procedures are day case operations with local anaesthetic and sedation. Recovery is usually measured in days to weeks, with bruising and swelling early on.
- Cold compresses, ointments, and pain relief help ease discomfort after surgery.
- Stitches are often removed within one to two weeks or dissolve by themselves.
- Scars are placed in natural creases where possible and fade with time.
- Follow up visits check lid position, blinking, and eye surface health.
- Patients are encouraged to report any new pain, redness, or vision change promptly.
