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Eyelid Lift
Your eyes are often the first thing people notice about you and are an important aspect of your overall appearance. As we age, the tone and shape of our eyelids can loosen and sag.
Droopy Eyelid
Drooping of the upper eyelids. 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.
Outward & Inward Turning of Eyelid
Ectropion exposes the inner portion of the eyelid as well as the eye to the air, while entropion causes the eyelashes to rub against the surface of the eye.
Eyebrow & Forehead Lifts
Eyebrow and Forehead Lifting addresses eyebrow position and loose or wrinkled forehead skin and underlying tissue.
Eyelid Reconstruction
Eyelid reconstruction may be undertaken in a variety of situations. Defects in the eyelid may arise from a variety of situations, but most commonly after trauma or tumor excision. Simple superficial defects in the eyelid may occur after minor trauma or removal of small growths.
Facial Rejuvenation
Facial rejuvenation includes many nonsurgical procedures that Dr. Hurley can perform in order to give you a younger, fresher look. Using neuromodulators (Dysport, Botox), wrinkles can be prevented and softened.
Abnormal Tearing Procedures/Surgeries
The tears are produced by the lacrimal and the eyelid glands and are responsible for protecting and keeping the eye moist. When the ducts responsible for allowing the tears to drain become clogged, excessive tearing occurs (watery eyes).
Facial, Eyelid & Orbital Trauma
Return the face and the eyes to their original appearance and function.
Eyelid & Facial Squeezing Disorders
Many disorders that cause spasms of the face can be treated with Botox® injections, but severe cases of belpharospasm, especially those associated with apraxia of lid opening, require surgical intervention. Myectomy surgery is the procedure of choice for severe squeezing not responding to Botox® injections, although surgery is sometimes needed.
Tumors on the Eyelid or Nearby Structures
Cancer of the eyelids is very dangerous and needs to be treated urgently. To diagnose skin cancer, Dr. Hurley will take a biopsy of the suspected lesion for examination under the microscope by a pathologist.
Eye Removal Procedures
Dr. Hurley will help determine if partial eye removal will be more beneficial, or if removing the entire eye is the only option. These procedures are used only when absolutely necessary.
Misdirected Eyelashes
Trichiasis is misdirected or abnormally positioned eyelashes. Trichiasis, sometimes caused by entropion causes discomfort and irritation to the eye, and can lead to permanent damage to the cornea and vision loss.
Thyroid Eye Disease
Graves’ eye disease, also known as thyroid eye disease, is an autoimmune condition in which immune cells attack the thyroid gland which responds by secreting an excess amount of thyroid hormone. In thyroid eye disease, the immune system sets off an abnormal reaction to the muscles and fatty tissue around the eyes.
Pediatric Oculoplastic Surgery
Children are wonderful joys in our lives and have a unique perspective of the world. Unfortunately they are not immune from medical disease and therefore often need expert care. Specifically, children can be burdened with problems of the eyelid, tear drain system and eye socket such as a traumatic injury, a tumor or congenital birth defect. The members of ASOPRS are skilled in treating many o f these disorders and are available to assist in caring for your kids.