What You Need to Know About Blepharospasm and How to Manage It
1. What is blepharospasm and what are the symptoms Blepharospasm is a condition characterized by the involuntary twitching or spasms of...
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Apr 3, 20222 min read
How to choose a surgeon for your blepharoplasty
1. Do your research - ask friends, family, and colleagues for referrals When it comes to finding a qualified oculoplastic surgeon,...
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Eyes Defined
Feb 8, 20223 min read
Lower eyelid retraction repair - what causes it and how to treat it!
Eyelid retraction is a malpositioning of the eyelid that can affect the lower eyelid, the upper eyelid, or both together. It occurs when...
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Eyes Defined
Jan 16, 20223 min read
How to have an Almond Eye or Fox Eye without surgery
People with a classic almond eye (which is also known as doe eyes) have a natural upward lift to the outer corner of their eye. The lift...
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Eyes Defined
Dec 4, 20214 min read
Why is my eyelid twitching?
Ocular Myokymia is a condition that is a common cause of eyelid twitching. It results in the spasm of the ,muscle around the eye called...
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Eyes Defined
Oct 24, 20212 min read
PDO COG Thread Lift - the non surgical face lift
What is a COG thread lift? This is a facelift done without surgery to lift and tighten the skin of the face, It is known as the 'no blade...
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Oct 1, 20213 min read
Congenital ptosis - droopy eyelids in babies and children
A droopy eyelid in a child that presents at birth or in the first year of life is known as congenital ptosis. It is usually not...
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Eyes Defined
Sep 1, 20212 min read
How much does blepharoplasty cost?
The cost of blepharoplasty in the UK varies depending on whether one eye requires surgery or both. The upper eyelids tend to cost from...
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Eyes Defined
Aug 1, 20212 min read
Non surgical brow lift - filler or botox?
How much is a non surgical brow lift? The are now multiple options for an eyebrow or eyelid lift. Whilst the most long lasting treatment...
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Eyes Defined
Jul 1, 20213 min read
Fillers for men? We look at the growing trend and the top 3 areas to treat
Attractiveness is a concept associated with symmetry, harmony of the facial features and overall harmony. An attractive male face gives a...
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Eyes Defined
Jun 11, 20216 min read
Ptosis surgery and the different types of ptosis
Ptosis surgery is the medical name given to repair a droopy eyelid. This can give a sleepy and tired appearance as well as block vision.
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Eyes Defined
Apr 2, 20213 min read
Private Cataract Surgery Recovery tips and what to expect
Cataract surgery recovery is fast. The discomfort in the eye should settle in a few days.
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Eyes Defined
Mar 21, 20211 min read
Eyelid surgery - Plastic surgeon or oculoplastic surgeon?
Oculoplastic surgeons are ophthalmologists who have undertaken training focused entirely on the eyes and the eyelids.
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Eyes Defined
Mar 12, 20214 min read
Monovision cataract surgery or multifocal intraocular lenses?
Monovision cataract surgery is a technique to reduce the dependance on glasses and contact lenses.
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Eyes Defined
Mar 5, 20214 min read
Multifocal intraocular lenses or monofocal in cataract surgery?
A multi focal intraocular lens is a lens implant used during cataract surgery with the aim to give good distance, intermediate & near vision
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Eyes Defined
Feb 26, 20215 min read
Droopy eyelid and ptosis surgery - what you need to know
If your eyelids are droopy, blocking your vision or are giving you a tired appearance ptosis surgery may be indicated. This is an operation.
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Eyes Defined
Feb 19, 20216 min read
Brow lift, forehead lift, endoscopic lift- the full picture
Eye brow lift surgery is performed when the eye brow is droopy. The drooping cause an overhang of upper eyelid skin over the lashes
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Eyes Defined
Feb 12, 20214 min read
Eyelid Basal Cell Carcinoma - diagnosis & treatment
Eyelid basal cell carcinoma is one of the malignant eyelid tumours. It is a skin cancer. Around the eye it is known as periocular BCC
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Eyes Defined
Feb 5, 20213 min read
The top 6 mistakes that can happen with blepharoplasty
Having an eyelid lift with a blepharoplasty can be a very effective surgical procedure in the correct hands to treat excess skin & eye bags
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Eyes Defined
Jan 29, 20212 min read
What is entropion, what causes it and what surgery is done?
Entropion is a rolling in of the eyelid. It can result in the eyelashes rubbing against the eyeball and can be uncomfortable.
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