Oculoplasty (Eye Aesthetics)
It deals with all kinds of diseases and deformities of the eye and its surroundings, such as shape and function disorders of the eyelids, prosthetic eyes, eye tumors, watery eyes.
It includes all kinds of treatment and aesthetic surgery applications, from eye bag removal to prosthetic eyes, from intraocular tumor surgeries to botox. Only personalized medicines and medical materials are used in surgeries.
Dropped Eyelid (Ptosis)
Doopy eyelid (ptosis) is when the upper eyelid level is lower than normal. This droopiness may block the pupil and prevent vision. It is corrected by surgery
Age-Related Eyelid Changes
With aging, drooping of the eyebrows and eyelids, inward or outward turning of the lower eyelid, bags or depressions around the eyes wrinkles are formed. These changes can be seen not only with aging, but also in families in younger people. Changes around the lid give the person an unhappy, tired and sleepy appearance. After the examinations for all these problems, different treatment methods are applied according to their types.
Eyelid Edge Turning Inward (Entropion)
The eyelid edges and eyelashes turning inward. It may cause symptoms such as stinging, tearing, pain, and in advanced cases, wound formation on the cornea (the transparent layer of the eye) and vision loss. This situation must also be corrected surgically.
Ectropion (Ectropion)
If the lower eyelid edge turns outward and contact with the eye is interrupted, tear distribution is sufficient. Impossible. This can lead to dry eye and infection. Symptoms such as tearing, stinging and burning may occur. Normal lid position is restored with surgical intervention.
Involuntary Tightening of the Eyelids (Blepharospasm)
This problem is more common in women and usually occurs after the age of 40. The reason is that the muscles that close the eyelids contract excessively against the patient's will. Botox is primarily used for treatment.
Eyelids Being Too Open (Lid Retraction)
Open than normal It has a niche lid gap and may cause dry eyes. The cause is mostly thyroid (goiter) disease. It may also occur as a result of overcorrection after ptosis surgery. It can be corrected with surgery.
Ingrown Eyelashes
The involution of the eyelashes is called "trichiasis". Inward eyelashes not only look unaesthetic, but also cause stinging and discomfort in the eyes. These eyelashes rub against the cornea and damage it. They can reduce vision by causing permanent scars on the cornea. Introverted eyelash roots are burned with cautery; more than one session may be required. If there are too many eyelashes turned inward, the skin containing that row of eyelashes is surgically removed.
Facial Paralysis
The nerve that provides movements of the eyebrows, eyelids and face ( Facial paralysis occurs when the facial nerve stops working for any reason. This condition may be congenital or may occur as a result of tumor, infection, injury and vascular diseases. In case of temporary paralysis, medical treatment is applied to protect the eye. In case of permanent paralysis, in addition to medical treatment, a gold weight is placed on the upper eyelid.
Eye prosthesis:
Eye prostheses are used after surgery, when the eye is damaged as a result of accidents or diseases. It is used if taken as. These prostheses do not provide vision, but they provide an aesthetically good appearance. Eye prostheses can be applied in some patients without removing the eye.
Orbital Tumors
Benign tumors of the orbit usually grow slowly. Symptoms such as forward pushing of the eye, double vision and visual impairment develop slowly over a long period of time. In malignant tumors, these symptoms develop in a short time.
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