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He sees patients of all ages who have problems related to the lids, tear system and orbit. A partial list of more common oculoplastic problems includes: |
Dr.
Long is an ophthalmologist who is also a plastic surgeon. | Ptosis is a drooping of the eyelid, which can be either congenital or acquired. | |
| Entropion is a malposition of the eyelid where the eyelid margin is rotated inward toward the eye. | |
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Ectropion
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| Ectropion is an eyelid malposition where the lid margin falls away from the eye. | |
| Thyroid Eye Disease (Graves' Disease) is a complex ocular and orbital disease process resulting in bulging eyes, lid malposition and double vision. | |
| Injury to the eyelid or orbit may be threatening to vision or result in disfiguring problems. | |
| Prosthetic eyes are used when the eye is lost to injury, tumor or pain. | |
| Skin cancer around the eyelids requires specific expertise in removing the cancer and reconstructing the eyelids. | |
| Cosmetic Surgery including lower and upper eyelid blepharoplasty is a very common way to augment the overall appearance. |
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discussion of possible treatments currently available. You should
see your ophthalmologist about any concerns about these treatments
or any problems you have. |
Alabama
Ophthalmology Associates, P. C.