OCULOPLASTIC SURGEONS VS PLASTIC SURGEONS

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Plastic Surgeon

Trained in Eyelid Surgery

Trained to treat specific eyelid disease such as lid alignment problems, malpositioned eyelids,droopy eyelids, eyelid cancer,etc

x

Performs other plastic surgery such as breast augumentation, tummy tucks, etc

x

Performs eye surgery, eyelid surgery, and eyelid related surgery, including tear drainage surgery

x

Specifically trained to examine the eye and eyelid

x

Can identify new and pre-existing eye disease and institute appropriate management

x

Can examine the eye pre-operatively to ensure there are no eye related conditions that might affect lid surgery and also ensure that there are no eye related complications post-operatively.

x

Can identify and manage any eye related post-operative complications should they arise

x

For more information about this and for a list of accredited oculoplastic surgeons see the British Oculoplastic Surgery Society.