Eyelid twitches, also known as myokymia, are repetitive, involuntary spasms of the eyelid muscles. They can occur in the upper or lower eyelid. They typically last a few seconds to several minutes. Sometimes you can see the muscle contracting and sometimes it is just a sensation. Eyelid twitching often comes and goes. It can happen…
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Tips For Eye Care In The Colder Months
Fall is just around the corner. Days get shorter and the weather will turn colder and drier. This is the time of year when I start seeing patients in my office with dry eye, cracked and itchy eyelid skin and eczema. Here are some great tips for transitioning into fall while keeping your eyes healthy…
Creating A Natural Result With Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty
Patients come to see me every day looking for help with aging changes of their lower eyelids. They want the bags, hollows, wrinkles improved, but they also want to maintain the unique and natural shape of their eyes. I understand my patients’ concerns and have worked over the last 15 years to perfect a surgical…
Case Study: Upper and Lower Eyelid Blepharoplasty and Endoscopic Brow Lift
Pictured here is a 57 year old woman who came to see for help with the appearance of her eyes. She felt that she looked tired all the time despite getting good sleep and taking care of herself. She noticed drooping of her upper eyelids, excess skin and dark circles on her lower lids. In…
Choosing To Have Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery?
My patients undergo cosmetic eyelid surgery for many reasons. Most are trying to look younger, less tired, more symmetric or just overall refreshed. The decision is personal. Cosmetic eyelid surgery won’t change your life. It won’t solve personal problems or make you look like someone else. But it can give you greater self-confidence and add…
Why choose an Oculoplastic Surgeon for your eyelid surgery?
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery is a specialized area of ophthalmology that addresses the medical and surgical care of the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, orbit (eye socket), and the adjacent face. Over the past 22 years, my practice has evolved to treat mostly cosmetic issues of the eyelids and upper face. However I do also…
Eyelid Skin Tags
Skin tags, are small growths that often appear on the eyelids. They are benign pedicles of skin that overgrow and can become irritated. Skin tags are more common in: people who are overweight and obese those with diabetes women during pregnancy, possibly due to hormonal changes and high levels of growth factors those with some…
Protecting Your Delicate Eyelids In The Summer
I tell all my patients to be extra careful in the summer to protect the delicate eyelid skin. This means hat and sunglasses any time you are outside. Here are some great tips for choosing the right pair of sunglasses: Wear 100 % UV protective sunglasses. UV protection information should be printed on the hangtag…
Is summer a good time to do eyelid surgery?
Patients ask me all the time, should I do my eyelid surgery in the summer or wait until the fall? My answer… yes, summer is a great time to do eyelid surgery. For many of my patients, the summer is a time when there are less demands on their time. Kids are often away or…
Case Study – Eyelid Asymmetry
Eyelid Asymmetry is a very common problem. I see many patients who come to the office who tell me that their eyelids do not look the same. Often they are not sure exactly what is causing the asymmetry, but they want to fix the problem. Pictured here is a 25-year-old woman I met a few…
