Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction Ryan E. Davis, MD* *The views expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the official views or policy of the Department of Defense…
Flaps and Grafts
Flaps and Grafts E. Sabet Jason-Peyman, MD DISEASE DESCRIPTION Periocular defects resulting from surgical excision of carcinoma or traumatic injuries may need to be repaired using a variety of flap…
Evaluation of the Tearing Patient
Evaluation of the Tearing Patient Chris Haggerty, MD DISEASE DESCRIPTION Epiphora is often a multifactorial problem. Tearing, as a symptom, results from an imbalance between tear production and tear clearance….
Upper Eyelid Reconstruction
Upper Eyelid Reconstruction Carrie Lynn Morris, MD, FACS DISEASE DESCRIPTION There are several disease processes that necessitate upper eyelid reconstruction including trauma, chemical and thermal burns, infection, and cancer reconstruction….
Lower Eyelid Reconstruction
Lower Eyelid Reconstruction Sulen L. Chi, MD, PhD DISEASE DESCRIPTION Lower lid position and function are important determinants of ocular surface health and lacrimal drainage. Conditions that affect these determinants…
Eyelid Lacerations
Eyelid Lacerations Jason Liss, MD Paramjit K. Bhullar, MD DISEASE DESCRIPTION Eyelid lacerations can result from facial trauma and can be broadly categorized as follows: (Figure 20.1) Partial versus full…
Complications from Eyelid Surgery
Complications from Eyelid Surgery Andrzej J. Burkat, MD Nicholas Ramey, MD INTRODUCTION Identification and management of potential complications begin before surgery. During the presurgical evaluation, a thorough discussion and easy-to-read…
Management of Oculofacial Dystonias
Management of Oculofacial Dystonias Michael Ehrlich, MD DISEASE DESCRIPTION The most common spastic conditions of the eyelid and face include benign essential blepharospasm (BEB), hemifacial spasm (HFS), and aberrant regeneration…
Management of Trichiasis and Distichiasis
Management of Trichiasis and Distichiasis Nicole A. Langelier, MD, MBE DISEASE DESCRIPTION Definition (Figure 17.1) Trichiasis — acquired misdirected lashes with normal eyelid position Distichiasis — aberrant growth of lashes…
Management of Malignant Eyelid Lesions
Management of Malignant Eyelid Lesions Tanya T. Khan, MD EVALUATION OF LESIONS History Time course Waxing/waning appearance History of bleeding or scabbing Beware of the “recurrent chalazion” — if a…
