Oculoplasty Services

Expert Care for Your Eyelids, Orbit, and Tear System

Oculoplasty is the specialised branch of ophthalmology that deals with the eyelids, the bony eye socket, the tear drainage system, and the tissues surrounding the eye. Conditions in these areas can affect not only your appearance but your comfort, your vision, and in some cases your eye health. At RGC Eye Hospital, our oculoplastic specialists bring surgical precision and genuine care to every patient who comes to us with a concern about these delicate structures.

What Does Oculoplasty Cover?

Oculoplasty encompasses a wide range of conditions and procedures affecting the structures around the eye. While the eye itself may be perfectly healthy, problems with the eyelids, tear drainage, or eye socket can cause significant discomfort, functional problems, and changes in appearance that affect confidence and quality of life. Our oculoplastic team is trained to manage the full spectrum of these conditions with skill and sensitivity.

Conditions We Treat

• Ptosis — drooping of the upper eyelid that may affect vision or appearance
• Entropion — the eyelid turning inward, causing lashes to rub against the eye
• Ectropion — the eyelid turning outward, causing dryness and tearing
• Eyelid lumps, cysts, and tumours — including chalazia and basal cell carcinomas
• Blepharospasm — involuntary, forceful closure of the eyelids
• Blocked tear ducts causing watering and infections (DCR and DCT surgery)
• Orbital conditions — inflammation, tumours, and fractures of the eye socket
• Thyroid eye disease — affecting the tissues behind the eye and causing prominence or double vision
• Ocular prosthetics — fitting and caring for artificial eyes

Our Approach to Oculoplastic Care

Thorough Assessment

Every oculoplastic consultation begins with a careful examination of the eyelids, orbit, and tear drainage system. We take time to understand your symptoms, their impact on your daily life, and your expectations from treatment before recommending any course of action.

Personalised Treatment Planning

Not every oculoplastic condition requires surgery. Many can be managed effectively with non-surgical treatments, injections, or simple office procedures. Where surgery is the best option, we explain exactly what is involved, what to expect during recovery, and what outcome you can realistically anticipate.

Precision Surgery

When surgery is needed, our oculoplastic surgeons operate with the fine precision that the delicate structures around the eye demand. Most procedures are performed under local anaesthesia as day cases, with minimal downtime and excellent results.

Follow-up and Support

We follow every patient carefully after treatment to ensure healing is progressing well and that the outcome meets expectations. We are always available to answer questions and address any concerns during recovery.

Why Patients Trust RGC Eye Hospital

• Specialist oculoplastic surgeons with training in the full range of eyelid and orbital conditions
• A sensitive and patient-centred approach to conditions that affect both function and appearance
• Minimally invasive techniques wherever possible for faster recovery and better outcomes
• Comprehensive care from diagnosis through surgery to full recovery and beyond