Oculoplasty & Oncology

These procedures focus on restoring the natural position and function of the eyelids to protect the eye and improve appearance.

• Ptosis Correction: Surgical treatment for drooping upper eyelids that may obstruct vision.
• Entropion & Ectropion Repair: Correcting eyelids that turn inward (Entropion) or outward (Ectropion) to prevent irritation and tearing.
• Lagophthalmos Management: Treatment for patients unable to close their eyes fully, which is essential for preventing corneal dryness.

We offer specialized care for various conditions affecting the skin and edges of the eyelids.

• Trichiasis & Distichiasis: Treatment for misdirected eyelashes that rub against and scratch the eye surface.
• Chalazion & Stye Removal: Surgical drainage or removal of persistent eyelid lumps and infections.
• Xanthelasma: Aesthetic removal of yellow cholesterol deposits that form on the eyelids.
• Steatoblepharon (Eye Bags): Cosmetic and functional correction of puffiness or fat deposits under the eyes.
• Essential Blepharospasm: Management of involuntary eyelid twitching or closure.

Specialized treatment for patients experiencing chronic watering eyes or recurrent infections.

• Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction (NLDO): Surgical solutions for blocked tear ducts in both adults and children (Congenital).
• Dacryocystitis: Expert care for acute or chronic infections of the tear sac.

Comprehensive management of the bony socket and surrounding tissues.

• Thyroid Eye Disease: Treatment for bulging eyes and inflammation related to Graves' Ophthalmopathy.
• Orbital Fractures: Reconstructive surgery for "blow-out" fractures of the eye socket following injury.
• Ocular & Adnexal Trauma: Emergency repair for eyelid lacerations, tear duct (canalicular) tears, and chemical burns.

Dr. Pooja Y. Patel is a specialist in the diagnosis and removal of tumors affecting the eye area.

• Eyelid Tumors: Surgical removal and reconstruction for both benign growths and malignant cancers, such as Basal Cell, Squamous Cell, and Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma.
• Ocular Surface & Intraocular Tumors: Management of cancers on the eye's surface or within the eye itself, including Retinoblastoma in children.
• Advanced Orbital Oncology: Specialized care for deep-seated socket tumors like Lymphoma or Hemangioma.

For patients who have lost an eye, we provide restorative surgeries to improve comfort and aesthetics.

• Enucleation & Evisceration: Safe removal of a non-functional or painful eye.
• Socket Reconstruction: Procedures to fix contracted or damaged sockets, allowing for a comfortable and natural-looking artificial eye (prosthetic).