Overview
Oculoplastic surgeons treat problems of the eyelids, tear system and orbit that affect comfort, vision or appearance, as well as tumours of the eye and its surroundings.
Why it is done
- Drooping or inward- or outward-turning eyelids
- Blocked tear ducts and watery eyes
- Eyelid lumps and tumours
- Eye socket fractures or tumours
- Thyroid eye disease
Before the surgery
An assessment includes eye examination and sometimes scans.
During and after the surgery
Most procedures are done under local or general anaesthesia as day cases. Swelling and bruising settle over one to two weeks.
Risks
Risks include bleeding, infection, asymmetry, scarring and the need for further surgery.
At KIH
Our team can guide you to an eye specialist for oculoplastic and orbital care.
This information is for general education. Your doctor will explain whether this treatment is suitable for you, and its benefits and risks. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.