Oculoplasty / Eyelid & Orbit Surgery in Mumbai – Kurla BKC, Kalina & Bandra W

Oculoplasty is the subspecialty of ophthalmology that deals with the eyelids, tear drainage system, orbit (eye socket), and surrounding structures. At Doctor Mickey's Eye Care Center, oculoplastic procedures address both medically necessary problems — drooping lids that obstruct vision, blocked tear ducts causing chronic discharge, orbital tumours — and functional concerns that affect daily comfort and appearance.

What Is Oculoplasty / Eyelid & Orbit Surgery?

The scope of oculoplasty is wide: from ptosis repair (lifting a drooping upper eyelid) and entropion/ectropion correction (eyelids turning inward or outward) to dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) for blocked tear ducts and orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease. Each procedure is precise and focused on restoring normal anatomy and function.

Who Is It For?

This procedure is generally suited to patients meeting the following criteria:

Drooping upper eyelid (ptosis) obstructing the visual field
Chronic watering eye from a blocked nasolacrimal duct
Eyelid turning inward (entropion) causing the lashes to scratch the cornea
Eyelid turning outward (ectropion) causing dryness and exposure
Lumps, cysts, or tumours of the eyelid or orbit
Thyroid eye disease causing protrusion or double vision

What Happens During the Procedure?

Each step is performed with precision and patient comfort in mind.

Step 1: Detailed clinical assessment including visual field testing for ptosis cases
Step 2: Procedure planned and explained with written informed consent
Step 3: Most eyelid procedures performed under local anaesthesia as day surgery
Step 4: Orbital procedures may require general anaesthesia

Recovery & What to Expect

Eyelid swelling and bruising for 7–14 days is expected. Most patients are comfortable at home and presentable within 2 weeks. Sutures removed at 7–10 days. Final results appreciated at 4–6 weeks once swelling fully settles.

Benefits

Patients choosing this procedure typically experience the following benefits:

Restores visual field and comfort in functionally significant ptosis
Resolves chronic eye watering from blocked tear ducts
Protects the cornea from lash abrasion in entropion
Both functional and aesthetic improvement in most cases

FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Is oculoplasty covered by insurance?

Medically necessary procedures (ptosis causing visual field defect, blocked tear duct, entropion) are typically covered. Purely cosmetic procedures are not. Our team will help you with documentation for your insurance claim.

Will there be visible scarring?

Incisions are placed in natural skin creases — the upper eyelid fold, lower lash line, or inside the nose for DCR. Scars are minimal and become nearly invisible over 3–6 months.

Considering oculoplasty?

Book a personalised consultation with Dr. Mickey. We'll evaluate your eyes carefully and walk you through whether this procedure is right for you.

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This page is informational only and is not a substitute for medical consultation. Eligibility, outcomes, and risks of any clinical procedure depend on an in-person assessment.