Oculoplastic Surgery

Oculoplastic surgery focuses on the structures around the eyes: your eyelids, eyebrows, tear ducts, and the bones and soft tissues that support your eye. Because these structures significantly impact your ability to see and overall quality of life, skilled ophthalmologists Emily Armstrong, MD, and Alex Willoughby, MD, alongside their dedicated team, treat both medical and cosmetic concerns affecting this delicate area. To learn more about oculoplastic surgery, call the Umpqua Valley Eye Associates office in Roseburg, Oregon, or book your appointment online today.

What is oculoplastic surgery?

Oculoplastic surgery, sometimes called ocular plastics, refers to eye procedures that alter the eye’s orbit, tear ducts, eye socket, or eyelid when trauma or illness affects your eye or quality of vision. Think of it as the intersection of eye care and plastic surgery.

Whether your oculoplastic surgery is cosmetic or medical, the Umpqua Valley Eye Associates team is dedicated to providing safe and effective care.

What does oculoplastic surgery treat?

Umpqua Valley Eye Associates can address a wide range of issues with oculoplastic procedures, such as:

Functional problems

These are issues that affect your vision or eye comfort, such as droopy eyelids (ptosis), eyelids that turn inward or outward, blocked tear ducts, facial paralysis-related eyelid issues, or orbital fractures.

Cosmetic concerns

The skilled team can help you address issues like under-eye bags, excess eyelid skin, or asymmetry.

Reconstruction

Oculoplastic surgery manages tumors or growths on the eyelids, and the team can perform reconstructive surgery after injury or cancer removal.

Am I a good candidate for oculoplastic surgery?

You may be a good candidate if you have eyelid or tear duct problems that affect daily activities, cause discomfort, or impact your appearance.

If you’re considering cosmetic improvements around the eyes, a thorough evaluation by a qualified ophthalmologist or oculoplastic surgeon is essential. They’ll check your eye health, review your medical history, and discuss goals and expectations to make sure it’s safe for you.

What happens during oculoplastic surgery?

Before surgery, your surgeon examines the eye area, explains the planned approach, and ensures you understand what to expect during recovery.

Depending on the specific operation needed, they may remove or reposition tissue, tighten muscles, repair structures, or open blocked tear ducts. Local anesthesia with sedation is common for many eyelid surgeries, while more complex orbital procedures may use general anesthesia.

What happens after oculoplastic surgery?

After surgery, the team monitors you while you take some time to rest before going home the same day.

Bruising or swelling around the eyes is normal for a short period. The team schedules follow-up appointments to monitor healing and ensure your results are progressing as expected.

Oculoplastic surgery blends medical precision with aesthetic understanding to address your functional and cosmetic eye concerns. To book a consultation, call the office today or schedule online via the website.