Under-eye bags can make your face look tired, even when you feel well-rested. While skincare, sleep, and hydration may help with mild puffiness, some under-eye changes are due to anatomy rather than lifestyle. At Central Florida Eye Institute in Ocala, Dr. Thomas Croley, a board-certified ophthalmologist with decades of surgical experience, evaluates eyelid concerns with both appearance…
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What You Need to Know About Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a plastic surgery that can address droopy eyelids and under-eye bags. It’s an effective way to improve your appearance and restore a youthful look. Read on to learn what you need to know about eyelid surgery. What Does Eyelid Surgery Address? The main goal of eyelid surgery is…
Common Blepharoplasty Questions That Need to be Overcome
Blepharoplasty is a common procedure that has helped millions of adults regain their bright, cheery appearance. As you may know, it doesn’t matter how vibrant you feel on the inside, your outside doesn’t have to reflect that. Many of us, as we age, start to look much less friendly and happy than we feel. This…
Blepharoplasty: What This Procedure Can and Cannot Achieve
Being that the eyes are one of the first parts of the face to show the signs of aging, many people consider the various ways they can nurture this area. While good sun care habits can slow the onset of signs of aging like thinning skin and fine lines, there comes a point at which…
Why Eyelid Surgery and Injectables Go Together
In recent years, we have seen a sharp increase in the use of injectable solutions like Botox and dermal fillers to reduce many of the common signs of aging. At the same time, interest in blepharoplasty, or eyelid rejuvenation surgery, has also increased exponentially. Many people who address cosmetic concerns with blepharoplasty state that the…
Do your eyelids make it hard to see?
When our patients over 50 come to us complaining of headaches from doing many of their normal activities, such as reading and watching TV or working on their computers, we will perform vision tests, including one that measures their peripheral vision. That’s because as we age, our eyelid skin can become saggy to the point…