Upper vs. Lower Blepharoplasty
Your eyes communicate before you say a word. Drooping upper eyelids and puffiness or sagging below the eyes can make you look tired, older, or less like yourself, even when you feel perfectly rested and alert. Eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty, is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic and functional procedures in ophthalmology, and for […]
Can Drooping Eyelids Affect Your Vision?
A drooping eyelid is easy to dismiss as a cosmetic concern or a normal sign of aging. But depending on the cause and severity, ptosis (the medical term for a drooping upper eyelid) can do more than change your appearance. It can mean compensatory behaviors meaningfully interfere with your vision, strain the muscles around your […]
Why Do My Eyelids Feel Heavy?
Heavy eyelids are one of those symptoms easy to explain away. A bad night’s sleep, a long day at a screen, too much time in dry air. Most of the time, that explanation holds. The heaviness fades after rest, and nothing more comes of it. But when the feeling lingers, returns consistently, or shows up […]
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery, medically known as blepharoplasty, is one of the most transformative procedures available for both functional vision improvement and aesthetic enhancement. Whether you’re dealing with drooping eyelids that obstruct your vision or simply want to restore a more youthful, refreshed appearance, our fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeons in Charlotte provide expert care tailored to your specific […]
Upneeq Eye Drops for Ptosis (Droopy Eyelids)
If you’ve noticed your upper eyelid drooping and affecting your vision or appearance, you’re not alone. Ptosis, the medical term for droopy eyelids, affects between 4.7% and 13.5% of adults, with the incidence increasing with age. The good news? You may not need surgery to find relief. The FDA approved Upneeq eye drops on July […]
Oculoplastic Surgery Helps Improve Vision and Facial Aesthetics
Naturally, you would only trust an Charlotte ophthalmologist to perform surgery on your eyes. Yet what about surgery around the eyes? The eyelids, sockets, brow and under-eye areas also require the expertise of an ophthalmologist. Therefore, if you need an aesthetic procedure or oculoplastic surgery, consult with your eye care specialist about the different procedures. […]