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What does an ophthalmic surgeon do?

Ophthalmic Surgeon

A person with a visual disorder or an eye disease may be referred to an ophthalmologist, also called an eye doctor or eye surgeon. Ophthalmologists are experts who manage all the medical facets of eye care, including surgery, treatment, and the prescription of glasses and contact lenses.

Board certified ophthalmologist Dr. Tanya Khan provides safe and proven eye care procedures to patients in Plano, Dallas, Texas, and surrounding locations.

Areas of Expertise

Following medical school, an ophthalmologist will pursue a one-year internship and a residency of three or more years. They provide a full range of eye care services, such as:

Vision services, including eye examinations
Medical eye care for conditions such as arthritis, glaucoma, and chemical burns
Surgical eye care for crossed eyes, trauma, glaucoma, cataracts, and other issues
Refractive or laser surgery, which involves the restructuring of the cornea to address long-sightedness, short-sightedness, or astigmatism

Surgery to treat eye misalignment (strabismus)
Surgery to eliminate cancers due to an eye injury
Diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders associated with other diseases, such as arthritis or diabetes
Cosmetic surgery to correct sagging eyelids or mitigate wrinkles

What Conditions can Ophthalmologists address?

Ophthalmologists can treat the following conditions:

Complete or partial vision loss

Eye trauma, pain, or swelling
Eye diseases, such as glaucoma
Medical conditions that can impact the eyes, such as high blood pressure and diabetes
Poor vision necessitating expert care

Ophthalmology: A Surgical Specialty

Ophthalmology is a surgical specialty that includes various different subspecialties, such as:

Strabismus/pediatric ophthalmology

Glaucoma
Neuro-ophthalmology
Retina/uveitis
Anterior segment/cornea
Oculoplastics/orbit

Ocular oncology

Two of the more common procedures that ophthalmologists regularly perform are cataract surgery and basic glaucoma surgery. But they can further subspecialize after completing an ophthalmology residency.

Strabismus/pediatric ophthalmology pertains to the treatment of eye diseases in children, including all types of intraocular surgery and strabismus (crossed eyes) surgery, which includes intricate eye muscle surgery.

In ophthalmology, glaucoma specialization focuses on the medical and surgical management of diseases that occur due to visual field loss and optic nerve damage.

Neuro-ophthalmology involves the treatment of the eye as it pertains to neurological disease. It is a delicate and complex subspecialty that necessitates thorough knowledge of eye-movement patterns, visual pathways, optic nerve disease, and systemic neurological conditions with visual manifestations.

Retina/uveitis focuses on diseases, usually inflammatory or systemic, involving the retina and vitreous (posterior aspect of the eye). This subspecialty includes laser and surgical treatment of conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, and others. On top of this, it requires a high level of expertise in difficult microsurgical techniques.

Other than routine cataract surgery, cornea/anterior segment specialists are adept in corneal transplantation as well as one of the most fascinating aspects of medicine, refractive eye surgery or vision correction.

A final subspecialty area of ophthalmology is ophthalmic cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, which includes plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery of the orbit, face, and lacrimal system.

This involves understanding techniques to eliminate tumors in the orbit and on the eye’s surface, such as conjunctival melanoma. In addition, it also encompasses repairing bony fractures of the periorbital region and face.

Oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Tanya Khan receives patients from Plano, Dallas, Texas, and nearby areas for advanced and innovative eye care procedures.

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How to Choose The Best Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Surgeon

Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

In the human body, the eyes are the most delicate external organ. For this reason, any plastic surgery associated with the eyes should only be undertaken by a highly trained and experienced surgeon with specialization in eye procedures. It is safer to work with a surgeon who is renowned for performing eye surgeries.

Oculoplastic surgeon Dr. Tanya Khan offers cutting edge procedures to her patients. She uses the most advanced and proven surgical techniques to accomplish safe, sustainable, and highly desirable outcomes.

Board certified ophthalmologist Dr. Tanya Khan provides upper and lower eyelid lift to patients in Plano, Dallas, Texas, and surrounding locations.

Why Select an Oculoplastic Surgeon?

People seeking eyelid surgery or other procedures related to the eye should ideally work with an oculoplastic surgeon for safe and predictable outcomes.

An oculoplastic surgeon would have completed three years of residency training in Ophthalmology as well as an extra two years of fellowship training in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Oculoplastics).

This specialized skill set enables the surgeon to accomplish excellent aesthetic and functional results. An oculoplastic surgeon will have an in-depth understanding of the subtle structure of the eye as well as the complexities of eyelid surgery.

Experience

It is vital for the patient to work with a surgeon who has specialized training. But it is equally important to understand whether the surgeon has adequate experience in eyelid lift surgery.

If the patient is seeking a specific type of eyelid lift or desires additional procedures such as a brow lift, they should work with a cosmetic surgeon who has experience in these specific procedures.

Desirable Qualities of an Eyelid Surgeon

Easy to talk to, warm, compassionate
Inclined to educating the patient on the procedure in detail
Passionate about the idea of making a positive change in the patient’s life through plastic surgery
Offers customized care and attention to each patient
Ability to comprehend the cosmetic needs, desires, hopes, and aspirations of the patient

Has a detailed understanding of the eye and face structure
Possesses artistic sensibilities with a sense of form, balance, and proportion
Uses advanced techniques to ensure that the eyelid surgery is minimally invasive and leads to as little scarring as possible

Focus on Personalization and Innovation

Each person has unique facial features, which make it vital for the surgeon to individualize the procedure according to the unique anatomical and cosmetic needs of the patient. Patients achieve the highest rates of satisfaction when the procedure is customized to develop more complete and natural outcomes.

Plastic surgeons who focus on routinely upgrading their knowledge and skills set and informing themselves on the latest surgical techniques and cutting-edge technologies typically provide their patients with an excellent outcome.

Balancing Science and Art

A skilled plastic surgeon will combine the tenets of both science and art to develop natural-looking and sustainable results in blepharoplasty surgery. They will take into account aspects of eye proportion and symmetry to develop appealing outcomes.

Committed oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Tanya Khan receives patients from Plano, Dallas, Texas, and nearby areas for blepharoplasty.

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Choosing which Eye Doctor is Right for You: Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, or a Optician

Eye care is a vast field that encompasses various medical and cosmetic treatments.

Some patients may need to consult an eye surgeon for eye-related medical issues, while others may only require aesthetic improvements in the areas surrounding the eyes. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians all play an important role in offering complete eye care.

Board certified ophthalmologist Dr. Tanya Khan provides safe and proven eye care procedures to patients in Plano, Dallas, Texas, and surrounding communities.

Eye Care Providers

Three types of providers can offer eye and vision care. It is advisable for patients to understand the difference between the training and expertise of different providers to be able to make appropriate choices.

Ophthalmologist

An ophthalmologist, or an Eye M.D., is a medical or osteopathic doctor with specialization in the field of eye and vision. Ophthalmologists have a different level of training in comparison to an optician or an optometrist

An ophthalmologist would have completed college with at least eight years of additional training in medicine. These medical professionals are licensed to practice both medicine and eye surgery.

An ophthalmologist can diagnose and treat all types of eye conditions. In addition, they can also prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses to address vision problems. Some may also be involved in scientific research pertaining to the causes and cures of vision conditions and other eye diseases.

Optometrist

An optometrist refers to a medical professional who is equipped to offer primary vision care. Optometrists are not medical doctors, but they receive training in areas such as vision testing and correction as well as the detection, treatment, and management of sight changes. After completing four years in optometry school, they receive a doctorate in optometry.

Optometrists are licensed to practice optometry, which primarily includes undertaking vision tests and eye examinations, prescribing and dispensing vision correction glasses, detecting specific eye aberrations, and prescribing medications for certain eye conditions.

Optician

An optician is a technician with training to design, verify, and fit eyeglass frames and lenses, contact lenses, and other devices meant to correct the vision.

An optician uses the prescriptions given by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist. However, they are not authorized to write prescriptions for vision correction or testing. They also do not have permission to diagnose or treat eye conditions.

Seeking Prompt Eye Care

To accomplish the best results, it is vital to consult the right eye care professional in a timely manner. Various factors, such as heredity, disease, or excessive strain on the eyes, can impact eyesight. Upon reaching the age of 40, everyone should consult an ophthalmologist for a complete medical eye examination, and then as routinely prescribed the ophthalmologist.

Oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Tanya Khan receives patients from Plano, Dallas, Texas, and nearby areas for advanced and innovative eye care procedures.

Contact Khan Eyelid and Facial Aesthetics and Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Tanya Khan Today to Schedule an Appointment

For more information about procedures and treatments at Khan Eyelid and Facial Aesthetics by Ophthalmic surgeon Dr. Tanya Khan. Click here to contact us.

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