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What is a Chalazion?

An eyelid chalazion is simply a sty that does not go away. It is due to a blocked tear gland in the eyelid. It occurs due to a common condition called blepharitis, which cause the many tiny tear glands in the eyelids to produce thick oily secretions. Symptoms of blepharitis include ocular irritation, itching, foreign … Read more

Why Do Eyelids Droop and How Can It Be Fixed?

Ptosis (pronounced “toe-sis”) is the medical term for drooping of the upper eyelid(s). This lowering of the upper eyelid margin may cause a reduction in the field of vision when the eyelid either partially or completely obstructs the pupil. Patients with ptosis often have difficulty keeping their eyelids open. To compensate, they will often arch their eyebrows in an effort to raise the drooping eyelids. In severe cases, people with ptosis may need to lift their eyelids with their fingers in order to see. Children with ptosis may develop amblyopia (“lazy eye”) or developmental delay from limitation of their vision.

 

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Combined DCR and Rhinoplasty with Septoplasty

Dr. Mehryar (Ray) Taban is the ONLY surgeon in the world who performs combined tear duct surgery (DCR) and cosmetic rhinoplasty (plus functional nose surgery, septoplasty, etc) at the same time (“Rhino-DCR” or R-DCR operation).

Patients with tearing secondary to blocked tear ducts often have concurrent difficulty with breathing secondary to deviated septum or other nasal problem. They often require concurrent nose surgery (septal deviation surgery, turbinate surgery, nasal collapse surgery) along with tear duct surgery (DCR). This is usually done by two different surgeons (oculoplastic surgeon and nose surgeon) at different times, requiring two separate surgeries with two postoperative recoveries. Moreover, many patients are unhappy about the appearance of their nose and for many years, they have thought about undergoing cosmetic rhinoplasty but haven’t done it due to cost, recovery period, or stigmata of having had a “nose job”.

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Your Options in a Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty

OPTIONS IN LOWER EYELID BLEPHAROPLASTY Under-eye bags and dark circles are common patient complaints. They can make the individual look older and more tired and are most often, as a result of genetics or aging. Depending on the individual, bags or dark circles are simply caused by fullness or relative fullness of the lower eyelids and/or hollowness or … Read more