Eyelid surgery in Fort Myers

BLEPHAROPLASTY FOR DROOPY EYELIDS

Heredity, age, diet, gravity, and pollutants can cause skin surrounding our eyes to relax and loosen.  When this happens, our eyes seem to portray a sad, tired or angry appearance.  Fortunately, there is an effective surgical procedure that removes excess eyelid skin and refreshes your appearance.  Blepharoplasty is a safe and effective eyelid surgery performed as an out-patient procedure in either of our state-of-the-art surgery centers by  John W. Snead M.D., F.A.C.S., our founder and Brad A. Snead, M.D., F.A.C.S., our medical director.

PTOSIS REPAIR

Another common eyelid problem is ptosis, pronounced “toe sis”, which also causes your eyelids to droop.  Ptosis occurs when the muscle that allows you to blink stretches or becomes unattached.  Although ptosis can occur in both eyes, it often happens to only one eye causing your eyelids to be uneven.

Our surgeons use precise skill and the latest technology to perform ptosis surgery.  As ophthalmologist and oculoplastic eye surgeons, Drs. Snead are uniquely trained to ensure proper blinking reflexes remain after surgery.

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ECTROPIAN REPAIR

Ectropian, common in the elderly community, is a condition that causes the inner eyelid surface to become dry and irritated due to a “turning out” of the eyelid. Sometimes the Ectropian symptoms can be managed with artificial tears, but only until surgery can be scheduled.