Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmology

Basic Principles of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery combines the precision of ophthalmic microsurgery with plastic and reconstructive surgical principles, allowing for subspecialized care of the eyelid, orbital, and lacrimal system. A foundation in ophthalmology allows the oculoplastic surgeon the knowledge and skills to safely and successfully protect the globe while achieving functional and aesthet...

Overview of Facial Plastic Surgery and Current Developments.

Facial plastic surgery is a multidisciplinary specialty largely driven by otolaryngology but includes oral maxillary surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, and plastic surgery. It encompasses both reconstructive and cosmetic components. The scope of practice for facial plastic surgeons in the United States may include rhinoplasty, browlifts, blepharoplasty, facelifts, microvascular reconstruction...

The Contact Glass as an Aid in Corneal Plastic Surgery.

Plastic surgery for pigmented hairy naevus of the eyelids. By excision and masquerade skin graft.

Stereotaxic device for experimental eye surgery.

A sterotaxic device for experimental surgery in enucleated eyes is described. This instrument is made entirely of plastic, is inexpensive to make, and has proved to be an invaluable help in teaching microsurgical procedures to ophthalmic residents.