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Eyelid Surgery

Eyelid surgery involves repositioning of in turned or out turned eyelids, lifting ptotic (droopy) eyelids.

Eyelid Surgery
Ectropion Correction
Ectropion Correction

Ectropion (Outward turning of the eyelid) is most commonly seen in the lower eyelid. It does occur in the upper eyelid, though that is very rare. I will be referring to lower eyelid ectropion below.

Entropion Correction
Entropion Correction

Entropion (in turning of the eyelid) is most commonly seen in the lower eyelid. It does occur in the upper eyelid, though that is very rare. I will be referring to lower eyelid entropion below.

Ptosis Correction
Ptosis Correction

Ptosis is a droopy eyelid. In adults the most common reason for ptosis is slippage of the levator muscle of the eyelid from the tarsal plate (the firm cartilage like plate of the upper eyelid).