Eyelid Surgery

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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.

 

If you answered “yes” to any of the questions on the evaluation form, please call our office to make an appointment for a free eyelid evaluation.

UPPER & LOWER EYELID SURGERY – BLEPHAROPLASTY

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Excess skin and fatty tissue around the eyes can sag with age, creating a tired look and appearance. Upper and lower eyelid surgery, also referred to as “blepharoplasty,” is one solution that can assist with this condition. Here are some of the medical terms used for these eyelid surgeries.

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PTOSIS REPAIR

A 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.

ECTROPIAN REPAIR

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.

ECTROPIAN REPAIR

ENTROPIAN REPAIR

Entropian is a condition that causes your eyelid to turn inwards.

This can cause major irritation and discomfort due to the eyelid skin and eyelashes rubbing against one another. Symptoms can include : redness of the eye, eye irritation, light sensitivity, decreased vision and watery eyes.

RECOVERY TIME

One of the most amazing benefits of eyelid surgery is the quick recovery time.  Since the surgery is performed as an out-patient procedure, you can relax at home the evening of your surgery.  You will be seen two weeks following your surgery to check your healing and progress.

Usually patients experience little or no pain, however, if necessary, pain medication will be prescribed.  You will notice a remarkable difference in your vision and appearance in about one week with continual improvement over the next several weeks.

Post operative care and instructions will be thoroughly explained and a member of our staff is on-call 24 hours a day in case you have immediate questions or concerns about your surgery.

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IS EYELID SURGERY COVERED BY INSURANCE?

Upper eyelid surgery is most often times covered by Medicare and in some cases is covered by private insurance.  It is important to undergo specific testing to be sure that your condition warrants insurance coverage.  A visual field test will be performed to determine your peripheral vision before surgery.  Then, your eyelids will be taped up to simulate eye surgery and you will be retested.  If the difference between the two tests is significant, your insurance will most likely cover surgery.

Lower eyelid surgery usually is not covered by insurance because it is considered strictly a cosmetic procedure.  However, prices are reduced when you have a combination of procedures such as upper lid surgery and lower lid surgery.

FINANCING FOR YOUR EYELID SURGERY IS AVAILABLE

 

Snead Eye Group works with Care Credit, a finance company that can help patients pay any high insurance deductible.

When patients apply and are approved we offer a two year, no interest rate, payment plan. Learn more about Care Credit financing.

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Healthcare Financing – CareCredit

CareCredit credit card can help you finance the vision care procedures, treatments, and products you want and need.