Your eyes are the first thing people notice about you, and your eyelids are both complicated and sensitive parts that are important for supporting the function and beauty of your eyes. Unfortunately, certain eyelid conditions may exist that can affect not only your eye’s appearance but also your safety and comfort. With this in mind, if you are suffering from any of the following conditions below, it may be worth considering if it’s time for eyelid surgery.
4 Signs That Might Call for Eyelid Surgery
Blepharospasm (Eyelid Twitching)
Blepharospasm is when the muscles in the eyelids contract or “twitch” in a way that isn’t normal. To treat blepharospasms, eyelid surgery might involve cutting out some of the orbicularis oculi muscle in the upper eyelids. This is the muscle that causes the eyelids to close.
Ectropion (Eyelids That Turn Out)
In cases of ectropion, the inner eyelid may be left exposed and vulnerable to irritation. Ectropion eyelid surgery tightens the tendons that ordinarily keep the eyelid in place and uses a skin or tissue graft to reposition the eyelid.
Entropion (Eyelids That Turn In)
When the eyelid turns in toward the eyeball, the eyelashes might come into contact with it and cause discomfort. Entropion may be corrected by a surgical incision made on the outer eyelid and subsequent skin and muscle tightening, along with graft or tissue implants, to result in a repositioning of the eyelid and relief from discomfort.
Ptosis (Eyelids That Droop)
Ptosis is a condition in which the top eyelid droops to a lower-than-usual level. It can also cause amblyopia (lazy eye) if the drooping eyelid covers all or part of the pupil and causes visual impairment.
Explore Eyelid Surgery in Providence, RI
Dr. Rizzuto is a board-certified Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon who has completed further advanced training to perfect his techniques, making him the ideal choice for anybody in need of expert cosmetic eyelid surgery in Providence, RI. For almost 15 years, Dr. Rizzuto has been a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School, where he has taught medical students, residents, and other doctors.
To book a consultation with Dr. Rizzuto, contact Rizzuto Eyelid and Facial Plastic Surgery today at (401) 274-6622.