

Fraser Valley Cataract & Laser
Abbotsford (604) 853-5575 | Chilliwack (604) 792-4600 | Coquitlam (604) 474-3937 | Surrey (604) 372-3937
Two of the most common eyelid complications our patients face are dermatochalasis and ptosis. Both involve drooping of the eyelid but the reason for the droop is dependent on which condition is the root cause. Dermatochalasis, the more common of the two, is commonly caused by age related loosening of the eyelid skin. Ptosis, a slightly different condition, is a result of the elevator tendon responsible for lifting the eyelid becoming loose. While our cosmetic clinic can temporarily improve symptoms using Botox injections, more serious cases require eyelid surgery to remove excess fat and skin, or tighten the tendon responsible for lifting the eyelid.
The typical Asian eyelid is anatomically different from a Caucasion one. Many Asian eyelids are monolid meaning they lack the fold or crease that naturally occurs in Caucasian eyelids. This makes the eyes appear smaller and changes the application of makeup on the eyelids.The procedure used to treat this is very similar to the treatment for dermatochalasis. In addition to the typical dermatochalasis procedure, the surgeon will create a crease in the patient’s eyelid to give a more awake, alert, bright-eyed appearance.
Ectropions and entropions are the result of the eyelid (usually lower eyelid) turning outward or inward respectively. When an ectropion occurs and the eyelid turns outwards, it can expose the area it usually shields underneath your eye allowing for air, dust, and debris to irritate it. Although this condition is usually not serious it can be extremely uncomfortable. In contrast, entropions (turning in of the eyelids) cause your lower eyelashes to continuously rub against the eye causing dry eye, pain, and potentially cornea damage, eye infections, and even vision loss. When dealing with either of these conditions, artificial tears and lubricating ointments can help to relieve symptoms but surgery is required to fully correct the condition.
Styes and chalazions are caused by clogged oil glands and can result in red, painful lumps around the edges of the eye. Styes are more painful and acute and can be treated initially by warm compresses. Chalazions are chronic and less painful. In most cases, styes can resolve on their own, but chalazions are more chronic. A doctor can inject corticosteroid and/or drain the lump surgically.
To learn more about other procedures we offer to treat age-related cosmetic issues, be sure to check out our Cosmetics Page!
Laser vision correction, also known as laser eye surgery, is a popular and effective way to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. However, it is not uncommon for people to have concerns about undergoing surgery, especially surgery on their eyes. This post will discuss some of the most common concerns people have…
Every year, thousands of Canadians are putting away glasses and contacts for good with the help of Laser Eye Surgery. These procedures, performed by BCLasik, are the most commonly practiced methods of correcting refractive errors such as astigmatism (blurry vision at any distance), myopia (near-sightedness), or hyperopia (far-sightedness). While LASIK surgery has become the most…
Every year, thousands of Canadians are putting away glasses and contacts for good with the help of Laser Eye Surgery. These procedures, performed by BCLasik, are the most commonly practiced methods of correcting refractive errors such as astigmatism (blurry vision at any distance), myopia (near-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), or presbyopia (inability to focus on nearby objects)….
Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) is a type of surgery that replaces the natural lens in the eye with an artificial lens in order to correct vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. RLE can be considered an alternative to the laser vision correction BCLasik offers and is often recommended for people over the age…
What Are The Benefits? New laser assisted procedures increase the precision and predictability of cataract surgery more than ever before. Instead of manually performing much of the operation with the traditional blade, this innovation allows our surgeons to undergo the most delicate, and challenging steps of cataract surgery using a computer programmed blade-free laser. Fraser…
What Is A Dominant Eye? How Can You Tell Which Eye Is Dominant? At Fraser Valley Cataract & Laser, we know that the dominant eye is the eye that exerts more effort and transmits a greater number of visual signals to the brain. The Best Way to Find Your Dominant Eye It is quite easy…