What is Oculoplastic Surgery And How Can It Help Enhance Your Looks AND Vision?

If you are someone looking to enhance your appearance and improve your eye health, then who you need to look for is an oculoplastic specialist aka cosmetic eye surgeon! Why? We have spoken to the Oculoplastic team at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai to get you answers for everything you need to know about the procedures that could change your life!

Question: Who are oculoplastic surgeons?

Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists – your qualified eye doctor – with additional, highly specialised training in plastic and reconstructive surgery of the tissues surrounding your eye.

The expertise of subspecialised surgeons allows you to correct functional and aesthetic issues affecting your eyelids, eye socket, tear ducts, and facial area surrounding your eye while ensuring the health and function of the eyes are maintained or enhanced.

 

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Question: What are the common conditions for which oculoplastic surgery is recommended?

Here’s a quick list:

• Facial trauma causing lacerations on your eyelids or fractures around it
• Blocked tear ducts which lead to chronic watery eyes and infections
• Drooping eyelids that impair vision resulting from either excess skin or weakened muscles responsible for opening your eyes
• Entropion and ectropion conditions where your eyelids turn inward or outward and cause discomfort and eye damage
• Puffy eye bags and weakened eyebrow muscles that affect vision and make you look older or constantly tired
• Bulging eyes that push your eyeball forward

Each of these conditions affects how we see the world and how the world sees us. 

Question: What is the benefit of oculoplastic surgery? 

Besides improved vision and eye comfort, your appearance will also experience a positive transformation and significantly improve your quality of life.

One example is eyelid surgery (technical term: blepharoplasty) which will remove excess skin and fat from around your eyes, resulting in a more youthful and rested appearance while also reducing any obstruction of vision caused by those droopy eyelids. 

All the visionary deets summed up:

Choosing a good oculoplastic surgeon for your cosmetic eye surgery is key for your long-term vision and eye function. If you have any other questions, visit Moorfields Eye Hospital at www.moorfields.ae or ring them at +971 4 429 7888 to schedule your consultation with their expert oculoplastic surgeons.