I was invited by the Keck School of Medicine of USC as a guest speaker for a “Saturday Series” Conference on Thyroid Eye Disease. I discussed the latest in Orbital Decompression Surgery. The talk was titled “Orbital Decompression Surgery: Balanced Orbital Bone versus Fat Decompression.” It was a great morning full of wonderful speakers that …
I was invited as an expert in eyelid surgery to give a talk on the “Latest Advancements in Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery” at the Medico-Cultural Association of Los Angeles Physicians at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. It was great to discuss the latest techniques I perform in my practice to help provide natural results while providing advanced techniques …
This past August, I gave a lecture on eyelid and orbital anatomy. These lectures prepared the residents for the Anatomy Workshop that was given shortly afterward in the Anatomy Lab.
If you suffer from ptosis you are most likely at least 40 or older. It progressively makes it difficult for people to see as they age. Severe cases involve eyelids that block a person’s vision, which makes it nearly impossible to complete daily activities and is dangerous for drivers. Medical coverage may be applied for …
The two types of ptosis are acquired and congenital. Acquired ptosis is most common in aging adults and is related to the weakening of eyelid muscles. Congenital ptosis is present at birth due to the lack of development of eyelid muscles. According to National Library of Medicine, the drooping eyelid can be caused by normal …
The need for surgery depends on surgeon evaluation. The patient’s middle part of the face as well as the position of eyelids are photographed and reviewed to determine the best form of treatment. Patients can suffer from a variety of symptoms including double vision, weakness of facial muscles, weakness in arms or legs, difficulty speaking …
