Library Topic: Oculoplastics

Lecture: Thyroid Eye Disease: Past, Present, and Future

Thyroid eye disease (TED) can be an extremely distressing condition that affects both men and women, primarily in their formative years. Fortunately, our understanding of the disease process has increased dramatically of late, allowing for targeted treatments that have the potential to change the course of the disease. In this webinar, we will discuss the … Read more

Lecture: Update on the Spectrum of Orbital Inflammatory Disorder

This webinar will review the diagnosis and management of infection and non-infection orbital inflammatory disorder, including IgG4 disease, granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegner’s), histiocytosis X, and idiopathic orbital inflammation. We will discuss the use of immunomoduators and typical regimen for each of the above disorders. The surgical approach and challenges for these diseases will also be … Read more

Lecture: Logical Approach to Orbital Tumors

Tumors affecting the orbit include benign and malignant neoplasms arising from the various structures in the orbit including the blood vessels, nerves, bones, orbital fat and other soft tissues. The first step in the management of orbital tumors is to differentiate the malignant tumors from the benign ones. Complete surgical excision remains the primary treatment … Read more

Quiz: Bulging Right Eye

This 17-year-old girl was noted by her parents to have bulging of her right eye beginning about 5 years ago. This bulging occurred when she was prone or when she bent her head over for a few minutes as shown in the picture below. Prior to this she was perfectly normal. Early on it took … Read more

Surgery: Upper Lid Blepharoplasty

This video demonstrates an upper lid blepharoplasty surgery. The steps are: • Pre-surgical marking of the upper lid crease • Injection of local anesthetic • Skin incision • Excision of skin flap • Opening the septum • Removal of the fat Surgeon: Dr. Harsha S. Reddy, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Transcript … Read more

Surgery: Lacrimal Gland Biopsy

This video demonstrates a surgical procedure to obtain a biopsy of the lacrimal gland. The surgical steps were: • Lid crease incision • Sub-orbicularis dissection to reach the orbital septum • Periosteal incision and subperiosteal dissection to superolateral orbit • Opening of periorbita to expose the lacrimal gland • Biopsy of the lacrimal gland Surgeon: … Read more