Blepharospasm is a condition in which the patient experiences involuntary muscle movement of the eye. Similarly, hemifacial spasms involve uncontrolled muscle movement of an entire side or section of the face.

If you’re experiencing uncontrollable muscle movement in the eye or face, schedule a consultation. Our comprehensive evaluation will help to determine correct condition and treatment plan.

Cosmetic eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is a specialized area of ophthalmology that deals with conditions or abnormalities affecting the eyelids, lacrimal (tear) system, orbit (bony cavity around the eye), and face overall.

Visit our cosmetic eyelid surgery page to learn about the various eyelid surgical procedures offered at Katzen Eye Group.

Entropion is a condition in which the lower eyelid margin and lashes sag or fold inward, typically as a result of age-related relation of the eyelid tissues. If left untreated, entropion can lead to tearing or eye irritation.

Enucleation is the surgical procedure in which the eyeball is removed and replaced with an implant. An ophthalmologist may recommend enucleation for a variety of reasons – to eliminate a malignant tumor in the eye, alleviate uncontrollable pain in a blind eye, or reduce the risk of “sympathetic” inflammation of the remaining eye when one eye has been severely injured and blinded.

Epiphora involves the excessive tearing of the eyes, not related to normal crying or sobbing. Epiphora can be caused by a number of reasons, the most common causes being blepharitis, eyelid malposition, or nasolacrimal and duct obstruction.

A patient suffering the effects of epiphora are encouraged to schedule a consultation. Our comprehensive evaluation will help to determine correct cause and treatment plan.

Orbital fractures is a condition in which one or more bones around the eye are broken and is typically seen as the result of an injury or blunt trauma. Certain fractures may involve additional facial bones. Depending on the severity of the fracture, treatment may be necessary within days of the injury or trauma.

Schedule a consultation if you are experiencing enhanced pain in and around your eyes. Our ophthalmologists will perform a full exam and recommend treatment.

Styes and chalazions are small bumps, or “pimples”, that appear on the eyelid. These conditions are incredibly common, oftentimes occurring as the result of a blocked oil gland.

Typically, both conditions clear up on their own overtime, however each can be treated with medication and, in some cases, with surgery.

Thyroid eye disease (TED) is an eye condition in which muscles in the eye and tissue behind the eye to become inflamed. This can push the eyeball forward and cause it to appear swollen or red. While thyroid eye disease is rare in most thyroid patients, symptoms to watch for are as follows:

• Redness or swelling
• Pain in and around the eye
• Eyes appearing to be “bulging”
• Dry eye or irritation

Other names for TED include Graves’ Ophthalmopathy, Thyroid-Associated Orbitopathy (TAO), and Graves’ Orbitopathy.

Patients suffering any or all of the above symptoms are encouraged to schedule a consultation. Our comprehensive evaluation will help to determine correct condition and treatment plan.