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Oculoplastics

What is oculoplastic surgery?

Evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders and cosmetic complaints involving the eyelids, orbit (tissue and bones surrounding the eye), and tear drainage system

Common Terms:

  • Dermatochalasis – excess skin of the upper and/lower eyelids
  • Ptosis or Blepharoptosis – drooping of the upper eyelids
  • Blepharoplasty – eyelid surgery to remove redundant skin from the upper and/or lower lids
  • Blepharospasm – involuntary spasm/closing of the eyelids
  • Ectropion – outward turn or sag of the eyelids
  • Entropion – inward turn of the eyelids
  • Retraction – pulling down of the lower eyelid and pulling up of the upper eyelid
  • Lagophthalmos – gap between eyelids when they are trying to close
  • Eyelid skin cancers/lesions
  • Exophthalmos/Proptosis – bulging of the eye
  • Graves Disease/Thyroid Eye Disease – eyelid/orbital findings due to thyroid dysfunction
  • Lacrimal – refers to the tear production or drainage system
  • Epiphora – tearing which comes down the cheek
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Dr. Balaji Perumal, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon and Medical Director

Balaji Perumal, M.D. is an Ophthalmic Plastic, Facial Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eye Surgeon. Dr. Perumal has specialized interest and training in all areas of reconstructive and cosmetic oculofacial surgery including eyelid surgery and reconstruction, periocular skin cancer and lesions, ptosis repair, cosmetic eyelid surgery, orbital tumors, endoscopic brow lift for droopy eyebrows, entropion and ectropion repair, lacrimal system & tearing disorders and thyroid eye disease. He has written multiple articles and chapters on these subjects.

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If you are interested in learning more about any of the above topics, please schedule an appointment with our board certified, fellowship trained oculoplastic fellowship surgeon, Dr. Balaji Perumal. Call today at 855-654-2020.

Dr. Dilip Thomas, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Dr. Thomas is an Eye and Facial Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon, who has had 25 years of experience with patient care. During his time as Professor/Director of Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, he trained multiple physicians both at home and overseas. Dr. Thomas has been named multiple years on “America’s Top Ophthalmologists,” Castle Connelly’s “Top Doctors,” and the “Best Doctors” lists. His expertise lies in a comprehensive range of reconstructive and cosmetic oculofacial surgeries, covering areas such as periocular skin cancer and lesions, ptosis repair, orbital tumors, entropion and ectropion repair, lacrimal system and tearing disorders, and thyroid eye disease. Additionally, Dr. Thomas focuses on cosmetic eyelid and facial rejuvenation to help patients achieve their desired aesthetic goals. He utilizes both minimally invasive nonsurgical treatments such as Botox and fillers, as well as cosmetic surgical procedures including “eyelid lifts” (blepharoplasty), and brow and cheek lifts to achieve a more youthful appearance.

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