Orbit refers to the eye-socket (the cavity in the skull that holds the eye) and the surrounding structures. Diseases of the Orbit may arise from within the eye-socket or might be a secondary condition arising out of an existing illness. While some of these issues could be cosmetic, quite a few of orbital problems might affect the regular functioning of the eyes. There’s sure relief for these conditions and oculoplasty is a cosmetic/reconstructive surgical procedure that comes to the rescue of patients with eye orbit problems.
It’s quite natural to admire those almond-shaped eyes of your child for hours. However, not all people in the world are lucky to have those perfectly shaped eyes. Some of us may have problems like drooping eyelids, protruding eyes, interned eyelashes, etc. Earlier, people would have to live with these malformations. However today, there are state-of-the-art treatment options that can rectify the issues. It is extremely important to identify the underlying cause for, all you know there could be a tumor down below that’s pushing out the eyes.
The cavity in the skull that contains the eye is called the orbit. It is formed from parts of the frontal, sphenoid, zygomatic, lacrimal, ethmoid, palatine and maxillary bones.
Patients of all ages may need Oculoplasty, i.e. eyelid and facial reconstructive surgery for needs purely cosmetic or purely functional. The most advanced and innovative techniques of facial and eyelid surgery for such conditions as excess upper eyelid skin that obstructs vision (bleharoplasty), eyelid ptosis(droopy eyelids), entropion(eyelids that turn in), ectropion(eyelids that turn out), problems of the tear ducts, and the thyroid eye disease.
Ophthalmic Oncology is the specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer affecting the eye, orbit (eye socket) and eyelids.
The Ocular Oncology Service was established and we provide the most up to date therapy for ophthalmic cancer patients in a caring and supportive atmosphere. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, patients are given immediate access to ancillary testing and consultation with radiation therapy specialists, geneticists and a variety of surgical services as needed in order to ensure the highest standard of care.
Conditions treated include: