Our Services
Oculoplasty
The fragile tissues around the eye, such as the eyelids, tear ducts, and eye socket (orbit), are the focus of the highly specialized discipline of ophthalmology known as oculoplasty. Our oculoplasty specialists at Aathi Eye Hospital provide both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures to enhance look, ease discomfort, and restore function. Whether you have orbital diseases, tear drainage problems, or anomalies of the eyelids, our staff offers accurate diagnosis and cutting-edge surgical care that is customized to meet your needs.
What Is Oculoplasty?
Oculoplasty refers to a wide range of procedures involving:
- Eyelids: Correcting drooping, moving the eyelids inward or outward, or improving their appearance
- Orbit: addressing bony eye socket structural problems
- Lacrimal System: Using surgery to address issues with tear outflow
Orbit – The Eye’s Protective Home
Your eye and the vital structures surrounding it, such as muscles, nerves, and tear glands, are housed in the orbit, a bony socket. It facilitates smooth movement and protects the eye.
At Aathi Eye Hospital, we treat orbital disorders to keep your eyes healthy and supported. Our professionals are skilled in accurately diagnosing and treating conditions like swelling, injuries, and changes in eye position.
When Should You See an Orbit Specialist?
You may need an orbit consultation if you notice:
- Sunken or protruding eyes
- Pain or edema surrounding the eye
- alterations in vision or eye movement
- Injury history or thyroid-related ocular issues
What to Expect During Your Orbit & Oculoplasty Consultation
We follow a detailed, step-by-step approach to ensure clarity, comfort, and personalized care:
- Registration & History Review: Your medical and ocular history, including symptoms like tears, drooping eyelids, or discomfort in the eyes, is gathered by our specialists.
- Clinical Examination: Using slit light and palpation procedures, a comprehensive assessment of orbital anatomy, tear drainage function, and eyelid posture is carried out.
- Diagnostic imaging (if necessary): To evaluate deeper structures in orbital conditions, imaging tests like CT or MRI may be advised.
Expert Consultation: Our oculoplasty surgeon talks about the results and suggests the best course of action, which may involve surgical correction or conservative care. - Procedure Planning & Counseling: If surgery is recommended, we go over the procedure, recuperation schedule, and anticipated results. Both functional and cosmetic objectives are taken into account.
Common Oculoplasty & Orbital Procedures Offered
| Procedure Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ptosis Correction | Surgical lifting of drooping upper eyelids to improve vision and enhance eye appearance |
| Ectropion Repair | Corrects the outward turning of the eyelid to protect the eye from dryness and irritation |
| Entropion Repair | Repositions the inward-turned eyelid to prevent eyelashes from rubbing against the cornea |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) | Creates a new tear drainage passage to restore normal tear flow and relieve watery eyes caused by blocked ducts |
| Dacryocystectomy (DCT) | Removes the infected or damaged tear sac to treat chronic infections and prevent recurrent discharge |
Estimated Duration
Depending on the complexity of the problem and whether imaging or surgical planning is necessary, consultations usually take 45 to 60 minutes.