Oculoplastics

Oculoplastics, or oculoplastic surgery, includes a wide variety of surgical procedures that deal with the orbit (eye socket), eyelids, tear ducts, and the face.[1] It also deals with the reconstruction of the eye and associated structures.

Training

An oculoplastic surgeon is a specialized ophthalmologist who has completed one or two years of additional fellowship training following ophthalmology residency. Members of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (ASOPRS) are the most highly qualified oculoplastic surgeons in North America. To qualify, a member must have passed both the American Board of Ophthalmology certification exams, as well as written and oral board examinations through ASOPRS. A candidate must also have made a significant contribution to the field of oculoplastics, which may take the form of a peer-reviewed publication. Such other surgeons as plastic surgeons and otolaryngologists may be trained in oculoplastic procedures as well.

Oculoplastic procedures

Oculoplastic surgeons perform procedures such as the repair of droopy eyelids (blepharoplasty), repair of tear duct obstructions, orbital fracture repairs, removal of tumors in and around the eyes, eyelid reconstruction.

Eyelid surgery

An oculoplastic surgeon performing revisional eyelid surgery.

Entropion, ectropion, ptosis, and eyelid tumors are commonly treated by various forms of eyelid surgery.[2]

Surgery involving the lacrimal apparatus

Eye removal

Orbital reconstruction

Other

See also

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  2. "Eyelid Surgery.". Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology. Archived from the original on April 2, 2007. Retrieved October 19, 2006.
  3. "Surgery Encyclopedia – Blepharoplasty".
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  7. Cherkunov BF, Lapshina AV (1976). "Canaliculodacryocystostomy in obstruction of medial end of the lacrimal duct". Oftalmol Zh. 31 (7): 544–8. PMID 1012635.
  8. Indiana University Department of Ophthalmology. "Lacrimal Drainage Surgery (DCR: Dacryocystorhinostomy)." Retrieved August 18, 2006
  9. "Surgery Encyclopedia – Enucleation".
  10. Cassin, B. and Solomon, S. Dictionary of Eye Terminology. Gainesville, Florida: Triad Publishing Company, 1990.
  11. "Surgery Encyclopedia – Exenteration".
  12. "Browplasty".
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