Eyelid surgery, also called blepharoplasty, is a procedure that can improve both appearance and vision. For many people, drooping eyelids or under-eye puffiness may cause discomfort, reduced confidence, or even obstructed sight. An oculoplastic surgeon can help determine whether eyelid surgery is the right solution for you. What… Read More »Droopy Eyelids: Is Eyelid Surgery Right for You?
Ptosis, or drooping of the upper eyelid, can affect people of all ages. In children, it is often present at birth (congenital ptosis) and can interfere with normal visual development. In adults, ptosis often occurs when the levator muscle that lifts the eyelid weakens over time. Besides limiting the… Read More »Ptosis Surgery Recovery: What to Expect and How to Care for Your Eyes
If you’ve scheduled your first Kybella® treatment or recently had one, you may be wondering what recovery looks like. Kybella is a non-surgical injectable used to reduce submental fat (aka the “double chin”), and while the procedure is quick, the healing process can take time.… Read More »What to Expect After Your First Kybella Treatment
Orbital decompression surgery can be a life-changing procedure for people with eye bulging, pressure, or pain, usually caused by thyroid eye disease or trauma. And while the thought of eye surgery can be overwhelming, understanding what to expect and how to care for yourself afterward… Read More »Orbital Decompression Surgery: What to Expect and How to Care for Yourself Afterward
Show of hands! Who wants to look older than they actually are? Didn’t think so. Those saggy, droopy and wrinkled eyelids are making you look tired all the time, and you guessed it, older than you actually are. If you are considering refreshing those tired… Read More »Blepharoplasty Recovery: What To Expect
Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disorder, and instead of protecting us from foreign bodies like bacteria and viruses, it can suddenly react in an abnormal way and attack the area around the eyes. Learn more about thyroid eye disease including signs, risk factors, and… Read More »Thyroid Eye Disease: Signs, Risk Factors, And Treatment
Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who has the fairest eyes of all? A subtle paraphrase from the Wicked Queen’s actual words from Snow White, but you get the point. Our eyes say a lot about us: they telegraph young, old, happy, sad, or even frightened.… Read More »What Is the Best Age to Get a Blepharoplasty?
Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are abnormally high because the body is unable to create or respond to insulin resulting in excess sugar in the bloodstream. Someone with diabetes has a 20x higher risk of suffering from vision loss. If you have… Read More »A Guide to the What, Why, and When of Diabetic Eye Examinations
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