Solis Eye Care Hospital

ORBIT AND OCULOPLASTY 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 (blepharoplasty), eyelid ptosis(droopy eyelids), entropion(eyelids that turn in), ectropion(eyelids that turn out), problems of the tear ducts, and the thyroid eye disease. What is Oculoplasty? Oculoplasty, also known as ophthalmic plastic surgery, is surgery with relation to the eye and its surrounding structures. Oculoplasty surgery may be performed to improve function, comfort and appearance for the following conditions:          Tear Drainage Problems   ...

Squint (strabismus) Condition in which a person cannot align both eyes simultaneously. An eye can in, out, up or down. When the eye turns in, it is called - esotropia, when eyes turn out, it is called - exotropia, when the eye turns down, it is called a hypotropia and when the eye turns up, it is called - hypertropia. Causes ·         Weakened muscles or abnormal nerve impulses in the eye muscles. ·         Heritage. ·         Blurred or deficient vision, for any reason, such as cataracts, refractive errors, etc. ·         Strabismus can accompany some systemic illnesses like diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis or thyroid disorders. What will happen if the child has cross eyes? Strabismus can lead to a "lazy eye" or amblyopia, in which the vision in the eye squinting decreases. Amblyopia is b...