Eyelid Surgery
Blepharoplasty
A blepharoplasty is a procedure performed to treat dermatochalasis. Dermatochalasis refers to excess skin of the eyelid. During a blepharoplasty, excess skin is removed which improves the cosmetic appearance and gives a more youthful appearance. A blepharoplasty can also improve vision if there is significant dermatochalasis which is covering the line of sight.
Entropion
What is an entopion?
An entropion occurs when the eyelid (usually the lower lid) turns inwards. When this occurs the eyelashes can scratch the eyeball causing significant irritation and pain.
How is an entropion treated?
Fortunately an entropion can be cured very effectively with entropion surgery. During entropion surgery, the eyelid is returned to its normal position so that the eyelashes no longer scratch the surface of the eye.
Ectropion
What is an ectropion?
An ectropion occurs when the lower eyelid turns outwards. When this occurs the eyeball is no longer effectively protected by the eyeball. When an ectropion occurs, the eye frequently becomes dry, uncomfortable and red. Serious sight-threatening infections of the eye can develop as a result of an ectropion.
How is an ectropion treated?
Fortunately, ectropion surgery is able to successfully restore the eyelid to its correct position so that the eye can be adequately protected.
Ptosis
Ptosis (pronounced “tosis”) occurs when the upper eyelid sits lower than it should. There are several cases but it is most commonly due to age related stretching of the muscles in the eyelid. Surgery to correct a ptosis can be performed if the appearance of the ptosis is cosmetically unacceptable or if the ptosis affects the vision.
Eyelid Surgery in Brisbane for ptosis is usually performed under a local anaesthetic and twilight sedation. It is very safe and effective at correcting the position of the eyelid to its natural position.