 Eyelid
Repair
In thyroid
eye disease, or Graves' disease, the eyelids can open too
widely. Once the disease has remained stable for six months,
corrective eyelid surgery can be performed to lower the
eyelids back to their normal position. This is done both
to improve appearance and to improve the health of the eyes,
as the abnormally open eyelids cannot blink properly and
so do not lubricate and protect the eye adequately. This
is performed as an outpatient, often with the CO2
laser in order to minimize bruising and speed healing.
Orbital
Decompression
Some patients
with Graves' disease require orbital decompression, either to
protect the vision, improve comfort, or improve their appearance
by letting the eyes go back into the orbit. Dr. Schiller is pleased
to be able to offer state-of-the-art minimal incision orbital
decompression with the incisions placed inside the eyelids. Recovery
is remarkably fast with minimal bruising and no external scar.
Double
Vision Correction
Double vision
is often the most disturbing result of thyroid eye disease, and
surgical correction provides remarkable relief for these unhappy
patients. Dr. Schiller performs adjustable muscle surgery under
local anesthesia with intravenous sedation, which guarantees the
patient's comfort and safety, while allowing the eyes to be adjusted
to achieve clear single vision generally after only one procedure.
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