Eyelid Retraction Archives - Woolfson Eye Institute

Cosmetic Reconstruction: Identify the Real Problem!

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Feb 7, 2017 | Blepharoplasty, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Reconstruction, Eyelid Retraction, Ptosis

This case report is very illustrative of the importance of a careful assement of eyelid position and mechanics, as well as careful image analysis. The... Read More

Intraoperative and Office Photos for Cosmetic Canthal Reconstruction

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Feb 6, 2017 | Blepharoplasty, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Reconstruction, Eyelid Retraction, Ptosis

This image slideshow compliments the blog post “Cosmetic Reconstruction: Identify the Real Problem!“. Read More

Repair of Upper Eyelid Retraction

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Jan 19, 2014 | Eyelid Retraction, Reconstruction

Upper eyelid retraction is the most common sign of Grave’s Eye Disease, an autoimmune disorder involving the thyroid and the eye socket. Eyelid retraction can... Read More

Thyroid Eye Disease – Repair of Lid Retraction

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Jun 17, 2013 | Eyelid Retraction, Reconstruction, Symptoms

Grave’s disease (thyroid eye disease) can be a very difficult medical and surgical problem to treat. The first consideration in Grave’s disease treatment is to... Read More

Cosmetic Reconstruction: Surgical After-Care is Critical

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Apr 10, 2013 | Blepharoplasty, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Reconstruction, Eyelid Retraction

Cosmetic reconstruction refers to the repair of eyelid malposition after previous cosmetic surgery has been performed. Dr. Walrath sees a significant number of people who... Read More

Repairing the lower lids after failed cosmetic eyelid lift

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Aug 21, 2012 | Blepharoplasty, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Reconstruction, Eyelid Malposition, Eyelid Retraction, Reconstruction

A significant portion of my practice is devoted to repairing the “multi-operated” patient, in which cosmetic eyelid surgery has led to problems in appearance or... Read More

Eyelid reconstruction after facial paralysis

By Joseph Walrath, MD | May 21, 2012 | Ectropion, Eyelid Malposition, Eyelid Retraction, Reconstruction

I had the pleasure of taking care of a young man who suffered a salivary gland cancer on the right side, requiring some surgery that... Read More

Correcting the scarred lower eyelid

By Joseph Walrath, MD | Feb 28, 2012 | Cosmetic Reconstruction, Eyelid Malposition, Eyelid Retraction, Tumor

Often the most challenging oculoplastic surgical problems may appear to be quite simple to the untrained eye. Reconstruction of the inner corner of the lower... Read More

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