Tampa
(813) 971-3846
Tampa
(813) 971-3846
If you’re dealing with eyelid problems that are affecting your appearance, vision, and quality of life, you’ve probably wondered if you are a candidate for eyelid surgery. Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, is a very common procedure that can remove excess fat and skin, smooth out wrinkles and crow’s feet, and give you back your full field of vision.
At the J. Justin Older Eyelid Institute in Tampa, we do hundreds of blepharoplasty procedures each year. They are usually outpatient procedures done under local anesthesia. We also provide sedation if desired. Because blepharoplasty is so quick and easy, it’s typically a good choice for almost anyone. As long as you’re healthy and get the okay from your primary care physician for surgery, you are probably a good candidate for eyelid surgery. Continue Reading
Do drooping upper eyelids make you self-conscious about your appearance? Do your eyelids droop so low that they actually affect your field of vision? Is this inability to see well, causing safety issues or diminishing your quality of life? Upper Eyelid Drooping is Known as Ptosis Continue Reading
While eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, can do wonders for your appearance, it’s not just cosmetic. Blepharoplasty can be covered by insurance as a medically necessary procedure in certain cases. In this post, we’ll discuss when eyelid surgery is deemed medically necessary along with other factors that you should consider. Impaired Vision = Medically… Continue Reading
What is Blepharoplasty? Blepharoplasty is a type of eyelid surgery where excess skin, fat, and other tissues are removed from the eyelids, improving disrupted vision and restoring a youthful appearance. People usually get blepharoplasty as a cosmetic procedure for age-related changes to their eyes. However, blepharoplasty can be a reconstructive procedure if the sagging skin… Continue Reading
If age, trauma, or a medical condition has caused physical changes of your eyelids or issues with your tear ducts, you know how much those changes can affect literally every minute of your life. The muscles in and around your eyes are constantly moving, even when you’re asleep! Here in Tampa, Dr. Older helps provide… Continue Reading
If a lump suddenly appears on your eyelid, you may immediately start thinking the worst. Slow down! Even though an eyelid lump can be a sign of cancer, there are many other reasons why that bump might be there. In this post, we’ll help you identify some common causes of eyelid lumps based on the… Continue Reading
There are many reasons why a person could be considering blepharoplasty, which is also known as an eyelid lift. Blepharoplasty corrects loose, sagging eyelids, and is performed for both medical and cosmetic reasons. During a blepharoplasty procedure, small incisions are made that follow the natural folds of the eyelids, producing a more youthful appearance with… Continue Reading
The effects of aging are inevitable. As we get older, gravity just seems to pull everything down, giving our entire bodies an overall sag that most people find quite unappealing. While we can hide this age-related sagging in many areas of the body, it’s difficult, if not impossible, to hide it on the face, especially… Continue Reading
Having a little anxiety before your eye procedure is normal, but for some people, the anxiety becomes overwhelming. If you’re dealing with severe anxiety about an upcoming eye procedure, be sure to inform your eye doctor. There are things they can do and suggest to help you cope with and lessen your anxiety. Continue Reading
If you think an eye exam is just about seeing if you need glasses, think again! Many systemic diseases show up in the eyes long before symptoms manifest in other parts of the body. Getting a regular eye exam can literally save your life if you are found to have one of these illnesses. Just… Continue Reading
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Phone: (813) 971-3846
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