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Eyelid surgery can be for cosmetic or medical reasons. As we age, upper eyelids can droop or become heavy, sometimes
resulting in problems with vision. Lower eyelids can sag, causing watery eyes or a tendency for frequent eye infections.
The bulging of fatty tissue through thinning skin as we age can result in unsightly puffy or baggy lower eyelids. The
doctors at Physicians Eye Care and Laser Center can evaluate your eyelid problem and counsel you regarding possible
surgery. In many cases medical insurance will cover these procedures. Eyelid surgery is always outpatient and performed
in the office with local anesthesia.
Upper Eyelids
The most common upper eyelid problems are excess overhanging skin (dermatochalasis) or weakness of the muscle that raises
the eyelid (ptosis). Surgery for excess upper eyelid skin which can be unsightly or visually impairing is called
blepharoplasty. Both men and women can benefit from these procedures. Surgical repair of these problems is generally
straightforward and our doctors at Physicians Eye Care and Laser Center can advise you about the best solution for your
specific problem.
An example of a patient in her 40’s having successful blepharoplasty:
Preoperative photo
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Postoperative photo
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An example of a patient in her 80’s who suffered from having excess eyelid skin impairing her vision:
Preoperative photo
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Postoperative photo
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Lower Eyelids
Aging can weaken the muscles that support the lower eyelids, causing drooping and separation of the lower lids from the
eye (ectropion) or actual rolling in of the lower lid against the eye (entropion). These conditions can cause anything
from occasional irritation to frequent eye infections and fortunately can be easily repaired surgically. The most common
lower eyelid problem is herniated orbital fat. This appears as bulging or baggy lower eyelids as the normal fatty tissue
which cushions the eyeball in the eye socket protrudes through thinning, aging skin. Our doctors at Physicians Eye Care
and Laser Center can counsel you as to what type of surgery would correct your lower eyelid problem
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