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 …
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 …
Excessive production or under-drainage of tears leads to tears flowing down the cheeks. This may cause blurring of vision, interfere with daily visual tasks, sore skin in the eyelids and cheeks from recurrent wiping of tears and may lead to …
Do you suffer from redness, burning, itching, tired and watery eyes? Do you notice a feeling of sand or grit in the eyes, or fluctuation in vision, difficulty using the computer for long periods or contact lens discomfort? The likely …
Signs and symptoms include sandy or itchy eyes and red or swollen eyelids. Blepharitis is a common and chronic inflammatory condition that affects the eyelids. It cannot be cured but it can be controlled, when you follow the advice of your eyelid specialist. …
Facial or Dermal fillers (also called Hyaluronic Acid HA fillers) are sterile gels created in a laboratory to resemble hyaluronan that occur naturally in our soft connective tissues. HA fillers can be safely injected under the skin and there is …
