Oculoplasty

Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is an Oculoplasty procedure carried out for the treatment of epiphora, i.e., tearing because of blocking in the nasolacrimal duct. Our tears originate from the lacrimal gland, which is located at the outer upper side of our eye. With each block of the eye, the tears are directed into the openings in our eyelids known as “Puncta.” Puncta is a point through which tears travel in a path known as the canalicular system in the lacrimal sac. This lacrimal sac is in between the eye and the nose and channels tears into the nasal cavity by the nasolacrimal duct. This is a long path and blockage can be caused because of excess tearing. Obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct is a common issue and is treated by creating an opening from the lacrimal sac in the nasal cavity. This procedure is called as Dacryocystorhinostomy or DCR surgery.

DCR surgery is a relatively simple procedure. The overall success rates exceed 90%. However, in critical cases, the possibility of success may be lower. The risks and side effects of the DCR surgery are relatively small, and can potentially lead to a long-lasting relief of bothersome tearing. DCR surgery offers an excellent option for patients with troublesome tearing due to blockage in the nasolacrimal duct.

Eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) is a surgical procedure to enhance or repair the look of the eyelids. This eyelid surgery can be carried on the lower eyelids, upper eyelids or both. Eyelid surgery decreases bagginess from lower eyelids and removes the excess skin from the upper eyelids. Eyelid surgery can be done to enhance your appearance or to if there is any functional problem which you are facing, eyelid surgery will help you to rebuild the area around eyes.

A small, painless, lump or swelling that develops on your eyelids is called as a Chalazion. Blocked oil gland or a meibomian causes Chalazion. A Chalazion can form on the lower or upper eyelid. Sometimes it may also disappear without treatment. A Chalazion is common in people with inflammatory conditions like acne, seborrhoea, chronic blepharitis, rosacea, or long-term inflammation of the eyelid. They are also frequent with people with viral conjunctivitis or an infection covering the interior of the eyes and eyelids. Chalazion cannot be treated by home remedies. A special Chalazion treatment or a Chalazion surgery is required if it is intercepting with your vision. Birla Eye Hospital is fully equipped for Chalazion surgery. The Chalazion surgery is a day surgery that means the patient can go home on the same day. You should see an eye doctor if you have a Chalazion, mainly if it is blocking your vision.

A small, painless, lump or swelling that develops on your eyelids is called as a Chalazion. Blocked oil gland or a meibomian causes Chalazion. A Chalazion can form on the lower or upper eyelid. Sometimes it may also disappear without treatment. A Chalazion is common in people with inflammatory conditions like acne, seborrhoea, chronic blepharitis, rosacea, or long-term inflammation of the eyelid. They are also frequent with people with viral conjunctivitis or an infection covering the interior of the eyes and eyelids. Chalazion cannot be treated by home remedies. A special Chalazion treatment or a Chalazion surgery is required if it is intercepting with your vision. Birla Eye Hospital is fully equipped for Chalazion surgery. The Chalazion surgery is a day surgery that means the patient can go home on the same day. You should see an eye doctor if you have a Chalazion, mainly if it is blocking your vision.