Eyelid tumors - These growths may be malignant and need surgical
treatment. Reconstruction, even after major tumor surgery, can
result in normal appearing and functioning eyelids.
Skin cancer of the eyelid.
Orbital tumors - Tumors of the area surrounding the eye itself
need identification so treatment can be started and the eye
and eyesight preserved. Surgery usually is necessary to biopsy
and often to remove the growth.
INJURY - Ophthalmic plastic surgery deals with damage
to the eyelids and tear ducts but also with repairing fractures
of the bones about the eye.
