Eyelid Services at Illinois Eye Center
At Illinois Eye Center, we recognize that eyelid issues encompass more than just cosmetic concerns; they can significantly impact your vision and overall eye health. Whether it’s excess skin hanging over your eyelashes, causing visual impairment, or other functional disturbances affecting your eyelid, our skilled doctors and surgeons are equipped to assess these challenges. Common eyelid problems include droopy eyelids (ptosis), which can obscure your field of vision and make daily activities difficult. Others may suffer from eyelid retraction, where the eyelid is pulled back too far, exposing the eye to irritation and leading to dryness and discomfort. Blepharitis, an inflammation of the eyelids, can cause persistent redness, itching, and swelling, along with a crusty buildup at the base of the eyelashes. In more severe cases, individuals may experience entropion or ectropion – conditions where the eyelids turn inward or outward, respectively, often causing severe irritation and increasing the risk of infection. Our team at Illinois Eye Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive evaluations and advanced treatments for these and other eyelid disorders, ensuring you receive the care needed to protect and enhance your eye health and vision.
Comprehensive Eyelid Treatment Options
Our expert team provides personalized surgical and non-surgical solutions to precisely assess your unique eyelid concerns. Our surgical treatments are meticulously designed to remove excess skin and correct any defects that could be impairing your vision and eye function. For those seeking less invasive options, we also offer a range of non-surgical approaches to improve eyelid appearance and health without the need for surgery.
Blepharospasm
Are you or someone you know struggling with uncontrollable eyelid movements or twitches? Understanding the underlying causes and symptoms of these issues is crucial for managing them effectively. Learn more about Blepharospasm, a condition that might be affecting your daily life more than you realize.
Is Eyelid Surgery Right for You?
Many eyelid surgery procedures may be covered by medical insurance, especially if they are deemed necessary for visual function. There are many conditions that may be at the root of eyelid issues. Those include:
- Age-related
- Cancer
- Congenital Problems
- Inflammation
The best way to determine if your procedure can be considered a medical necessity is to consult with our experienced surgeons. During your consultation, our team will evaluate your condition and discuss the best options for your eyelid health and vision improvement.
Visit Illinois Eye Center today and take the first step towards clearer vision and improved eye health. Our experts are dedicated to providing you with the care you need to see the world with fresh eyes.
Services or procedures that may be assessed by Eyelid Surgery:
- Lesions/Cysts
- Chalazions
- Blepharoplasty
- Ptosis
- Entropion
- Ectropion
- Epiphoria/Punctal Stenosis/Permanent Occlusion
- Symptomatic Conjunctivochalasis
- Orbital Fat Prolapse
- Laser Trichiasis
- Tarsorraphy
- Conjunctival Cyst Removal
- Punctal Dilation and Irrigation
Surgical
Cosmetic eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty, is a surgical procedure to improve the appearance of the upper eyelids, lower eyelids or both, and give a rejuvenated appearance to the surrounding area of your eyes, making you look more rested.
