Oculofacial Plastic Surgery (also known as Oculoplastic Surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Eye Plastic Surgery) is a surgical specialty of Ophthalmology. An oculofacial plastic surgeon is a highly trained eye surgeon who specializes in the medical and surgical management of abnormalities of the eyelids, the lacrimal (tear duct) system, the orbit (bony socket for the eye), and the adjacent facial structure.

The oculofacial plastic surgeon undergoes a vigorous training program after completing four years of college and four additional years of medical school. This training includes: one year of surgery internship, three years of ophthalmology residency and two years of advanced fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbit and Reconstructive Surgery.

Such a high level of training is required because the eyelids and surrounding area present an extremely complex and delicate region of the face that is not only vital to the preservation of sight, but also to the normal appearance  of one's face. This in-depth training gives the Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon the unparalleled level of experience that is required to deal with the complex issues involving plastic surgery around the eye.  An oculofacial plastic surgeon is uniquely qualified to perform delicate surgeries in this area of the face and to provide any associated eye care.

Oculofacial Plastic Surgery

Oculofacial Plastic Surgery (also known as Oculoplastic Surgery, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Eye Plastic Surgery) is a surgical specialty of Ophthalmology. An oculofacial plastic surgeon is a highly trained eye surgeon who specializes in the medical and surgical management of abnormalities of the eyelids, the lacrimal (tear duct) system, the orbit (bony socket for the eye), and the adjacent facial structure.

The oculofacial plastic surgeon undergoes a vigorous training program after completing four years of college and four additional years of medical school. This training includes: one year of surgery internship, three years of ophthalmology residency and two years of advanced fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbit and Reconstructive Surgery.

Such a high level of training is required because the eyelids and surrounding area present an extremely complex and delicate region of the face that is not only vital to the preservation of sight, but also to the normal appearance  of one's face. This in-depth training gives the Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon the unparalleled level of experience that is required to deal with the complex issues involving plastic surgery around the eye.  An oculofacial plastic surgeon is uniquely qualified to perform delicate surgeries in this area of the face and to provide any associated eye care.