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Entropion also occurs most commonly as a result of aging.  
When the eyelid turns inward, the eyelashes and skin rub
against the eye, making it red, irritated and sensitive to light
and wind.  If Entropion is not teated, a corneal ulcer may form.  
This patient has an entropion on his right eye.


EYELID SKIN CANCERS, LESIONS,
AND SKIN TAGS

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information.

TEAR DUCT DISORDER

Tearing can be a source of nuisance to a patient because of
the inconvenience of having to wipe the eye frequently and the
blurred vision caused by the tears.  Excess tearing can also
lead to irritation of the surrounding eyelid skin.

Tearing may be due to an overproduction of tears or of
insufficient drainage.  In many cases of excess tearing, the
underlying cause may be elucidated and effective treatment
undertaken.


DRY EYE

Dry Eye is a condition whereby the eye does not produce
enough tears or the appropriate amount of tears to keep the
eye comfortable.  Symptoms of dry eye include:

  • stinging or burning eyes
  • scratchiness
  • stringy mucus in or around the eyes
  • excessive eye irritation from smoke or wind
  • excessive tearing (reflex)
  • discomfort when wearing contact lenses

One common way of treating dry eye is by adding artificial
tears, similar to a person's own tears.  Artificial tears lubricate
the eyes and help maintain moisture.  There are medications
now available to increase the flow of ones own tears, as well as
simple procedures to preserve a patient's own tears.  If you are
experiencing any of the above symptoms, please discuss them
with Dr. Victor for a complete and accurate diagnosis of your
condition.

For further information on dry eye, click on the following link:

www.sjogrens.org

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Ptosis is a condition where the upper eyelid droops down
over the eye, either limiting the field of vision or producing
an uneven appearance.  This particular patient, has a
ptosis on his right eye only.  After surgery, the upper
eyelid is restored to its normal position.  Ptosis repair may
be covered by insurance, depending on the amount of
vision which is impaired.  A visual field test is performed in
the office to make this determination.
PTOSIS - DROOPY EYELIDS
DERMATOCHALASIS /
EXCESS EYELID SKIN
FATTY POCKETS
Excess skin on the upper eyelid is caused by a stretching
and loss of elasticity of the skin.  The stretched skin can
limit the field of vision and/or give the eyes a heavy and
tired appearance.  On the lower eyelid, this condition can
cause bags to form.  Removal of the excess skin in either
the upper or lower eyelids may improve appearance.  If
any fatty tissue pockets are present, they may be removed
at the same time.  The procedure for removing excess skin
is called blepharoplasty.
ECTROPION - OUTWARD TURNING
OF THE LOWER EYELID
Stretching of lower eyelid structures with age causes the
eyelid to droop downward and turn outward.  Ectropion can
cause dryness of the eyes, excessive tearing, and
sensitivity to light and wind.  This patient has an ectropion
on his right eye only.
ENTROPION - INWARD TURNING
OF THE LOWER EYELID