Oculoplastics News

Using the Dysmorphic Concern Questionnaire and a population of controls, researchers found more eyelid surgeries, higher rates of post-surgical complications, increased postoperative pain and more total reoperations in patients who screened positive for body dysmorphic disorder.

Kathleen F. Archer, MD, has been elected president of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for 2015, according to a press release.

WAILEA, Hawaii – At Hawaiian Eye 2015, Wendy W. Lee, MD, discusses various techniques for performing lower eyelid blepharoplasty.

WAILEA, Hawaii – At Hawaiian Eye 2015, Jeremiah P. Tao, MD, FACS, discusses basic eyelid surgery techniques for ophthalmologists.

In a study to investigate eyelid cooling efficacy for the reduction of pain, edema, erythema and hematoma after blepharoplasty, the majority of patients reported they had no preference for cooling over non-cooling.

In a retrospective analysis of 40 patients, tarsal sling was discovered to be a simple and quick procedure to prevent eyelid malposition after lower blepharoplasty, according to researchers.

Watch Femida Kherani, MD’s, presentation on upper eyelid blepharoplasty techniques from the oculoplastics section at Hawaiian Eye 2015.

During his presentation “Eyelid Surgery 101: Basic Techniques for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist,” Jeremiah Tao, MD, FACS, discussed his tips to improve one’s safety profile while performing oculoplastic procedures and also tips to improve outcomes. The presentation was part of the Oculoplastics Program of the Hawaiian Eye 2015 meeting.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Ophthalmologists should consider incorporating “lights and lasers” into their practice, according to a dermatologist speaking here at the Hawaiian Eye 2015 meeting.

WAILEA, Hawaii – Choosing the proper tool to rejuvenate aging skin depends on the cause, according to a speaker.