Causes and Treatments for Common Conditions

At Edmonton Eyelids, we specialize in diagnosing and treating a variety of complex eye conditions that can affect both vision and appearance. From Orbital Disease and Thyroid Eye Disease to Lacrimal Disease and the management of Anophthalmic Socket, our expert care is tailored to restore function and improve quality of life. Each condition presents unique challenges, and we are committed to offering comprehensive treatment options. Explore the various conditions below to learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatments available for these conditions, and how our team can support you on your journey to better eye health.

Orbital Disease

An enormous spectrum of problems occur in the tissues around and behind the eye – the orbit. This includes inflammatory diseases– thyroid eye disease and the idiopathic inflammatory “pseudotumors”.

Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disease (i.e.: where your body attacks itself) which causes swelling of the tissues around and behind the eye.

Lacrimal Disease (Tearing)

The nasolacrimal duct is the tear duct system that drains the normal tears away from the eye and into the sinuses. There is a need for constant balance– too many tears produce the annoying symptoms of blurred vision and a wet face; too few tears create the misery of dry eyes.

Anophthalmic Socket

Tragically, eyes are still lost to trauma, tumours, and severe ocular diseases. The role of enucleation (removal of an eye) and the reconstructive work of socket repair using implants are integral parts of our practice. We work in tandem with excellent ocularists in town who create custom prostheses.

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