Facial palsy occurs when the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII) is damaged or inflamed. This results in weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side (or, in rare cases, both sides) of the face. It can affect your ability …
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FAQs The area around the eyes are the first to show changes of ageing. A properly performed Blepharoplasty should rejuvenate your face and make it look more alert. This operation can also be performed for people with excessive skin on …
Thyroid-eye disease (TED) also known as Graves’ Orbitopathy, is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder causing swelling of the tissues around the eyes and within the eye socket. Thyroid-eye disease (TED), also known as Graves’ Orbitopathy, is an autoimmune inflammatory disorder causing swelling …
Ectropion usually affects the lower eyelid, causing it to turn outwards. The supporting structure of the lower eyelid is similar to a hammock attached by two tendons to the bone on either side of the eye. This eyelid support becomes …
An entropion occurs when either upper or lower eyelid margin turns inwards against the surface of the eye. This causes the eyelashes to rub against the surface of the eye Symptoms This can cause irritation and light sensitivity and this …
The most common eyelid lump is a chalazion. This is a chronic inflammation (not an infection) of an eyelid oil (meibomian) gland that stimulates the formation of a surrounding cyst. It can cause a painful swelling and eyelid tenderness. With …
This eyelid condition obstructs vision and can be congenital (present at birth) or acquired later in life. It is generally corrected by eyelid surgery. Congenital Ptosis This condition is either inherited or occurs as an isolated birth defect and is …
