Surgery on the structures around the eye — eyelids, tear ducts and the eye socket. Most of it is functional rather than cosmetic, because eyelids that stop working properly put the eye itself at risk.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar practises oculoplasty as a specific area of work, having previously served as In-Charge of the Oculoplasty Clinic at Dr. Pasricha's Eye Hospital, Karnal.
The eyelids are not incidental to the eye. They spread the tear film, protect the surface and clear debris. When they stop sitting or moving correctly, the cornea suffers.
Most procedures here are day-care — you go home the same day.
Drooping, in-turning and out-turning lids, plus lumps and blocked lid glands.
Restoring drainage in a constantly watering eye.
Reconstruction of eyelid and periocular injuries.
Ptosis — a drooping upper lid that can block vision, and in children can cause lazy eye. Entropion — the lid turns inward and lashes rub the cornea. Ectropion — the lid turns outward, leaving the eye exposed and watery. Also chalazion, styes and lid lesions.
This is usually a drainage problem, not too many tears. Tears drain through a small duct at the inner corner of the lid; when it blocks, they spill over instead. In infants most blockages open on their own during the first year. In adults, a procedure is generally needed.
For any injury to the eye or eyelid, come in the same day. Lid injuries repaired early heal far better than those repaired late. Call 0184-2254040 — 24-hour emergency care is available.
Some of it is, but most is functional — correcting eyelids that no longer protect the eye, or ducts that no longer drain. Where a procedure is purely cosmetic we say so plainly.
Very often yes. It is worth examining, both because it is treatable and because a blocked duct raises the risk of repeated infection.
Incisions are placed in the natural lid creases wherever possible, so scars are generally well concealed once healed.
Usually not. Most blocked tear ducts in infants open on their own during the first year, often helped by a simple massage we can teach you.
Talk to our team about oculoplasty — we'll assess your eyes and explain your options clearly. No pressure, just honest advice.