Lacrimal Abscess
Ever had a tear duct block? Did it cause an infection, resulting in a big, red, painful swelling with pus discharge? Just like what you see here in picture —- What do you do now? Well, surgery to create an alternative passage for the tear duct is the ultimate treatment. But this is a painful…
Infection of the tear drainage pathway of the eye
Tears from the eye drain into the nose via the tear drainage pathway (lacrimal drainage system). This pathway is like a pipe from the eyelid, which opens into the nose. Blockage of this pathway leads to excessive watering and discharge from the eye. Collection of this fluid in the system can get infected and present…
Adult-onset drooping of the eyelids: Myths and Challenges
Hey hey! I am back after a long time and as promised earlier, let us discuss about the drooping of eyelids in adults. Firstly, we need to understand that drooping of eyelids in adults can be due to various reasons: due to trauma to the eyelid or forehead, nerve-related issues, muscle-related issues or due to…
Droopy Eyelids in Children: Myths and Challenges
Sometimes, kids are born with droopy eyelids. It can involve only one eye or both the eyes. In medical terms, it is referred to as ‘blepharoptosis’ or simply ‘ptosis’. What does this mean? It means that when the child is in the mothers womb and is developing, sometimes the eyelid muscle does not develop completely…
Eye Plastic Surgery: During and Immediate post COVID-19 era
COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill. Multiple lockdowns and there does not seem to be an end to it in the near future. There is growing confusion and concern among patients as to what surgery can and cannot be done. Do we get a COVID – 19 test prior to surgeries? Why are…
Lumps and Bumps on the Eyelid – Part II
Hello everyone! I hope you all are safe and are staying healthy! I once again thank you all for the amazing response to the previous post. There were multiple requests to discuss the surgical options for the treatment of chalazion. So here we go!! DISCLAIMER: Now, this might be a little detailed for people who…
Lumps and Bumps on the Eyelid – Myths and Challenges
Hi all! Thank you for the amazing response to the previous post. I have also received some suggestions for the next topic. So here is the next one. Today, we shall be discussing about a common complaint we encounter in our clinics, and clarify certain myths and tackle few challenges related to this condition. We…
The Watering Eye: Myths and Challenges!!
Hi people! I am Dr Nandini Bothra, an eye specialist at the L V Prasad Eye Hospital, Hyderabad. I specialize in eye plastic surgery and problems with watering eyes. If you have a child with watering from the eyes with or without discharge – then this post is for you. A watering eye in a…
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