How Long Do Results From Upper Eyelid Surgery Last?
If your eyes are starting to look heavier, more tired, or even slightly hooded, you may have already looked into upper eyelid surgery. The skin around the upper eyelids is … Read more
Hering’s Law: Understanding Hering’s Law as it applies to asymmetric upper eyelid ptosis. By Dr. BCK Patel MD, FRCS
Understanding Hering’s Law: for residents, fellows, patients Hering’s law of equal innervation states that eye muscles or eyelid muscles of each eye are equally innervated. Therefore, in the presence of … Read more
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Conjunctiva by Dr. BCK Patel MD, FRCS
For Residents, Fellows, Oncologists, Ophthalmologists, Plastic Surgeons, Dermatologists Diagnosis, Grading, Treatment, Prognosis Conjunctival Squamous Neoplasia Squamous cell carcinoma of the conjunctiva is at the advanced spectrum of ocular surface neoplastic … Read more
Which parts of the face can be safely injected with Botox?
Dr. BCK Patel MD, FRCS For patients, residents, fellows, surgeons Injection of Botox for Cosmetic Reasons While there are several medical indications for botulinum toxin injection in the face and/or … Read more
How to perform a temporary tarsorrhaphy
For residents, fellows, plastic surgeons and oculoplastic surgeons The importance of placing temporary tarsorrhaphy sutures properly Temporary tarsorrhaphy sutures are often needed at the end of surgical procedures on the … Read more
Shingles: Vaccination and Treatment Guidelines for Herpes Zoster
For physicians and patients How to manage herpes zoster and its complications, with considerations for COVID-19 and the COVID vaccine. Christine Kanownik There may be a link between the COVID-19 … Read more
What is Chemosis? What are the causes of Chemosis? How do you treat chemosis?
BCK Patel MD, FRCS For Residents, Fellows, Plastic Surgeons, Oculoplastic Surgeons What is chemosis? Conjunctival chemosis is the collection of fluid under the conjunctiva, resulting in a blister-like swelling of … Read more
How to take photographs and what photographs to send in when arranging a Zoom consultation with Dr. BCK Patel MD, FRCS
Photographs to be taken and sent when consulting for a facelift and neck lift and also for a Hammock lift FIRST SET OF PHOTOS IS OF YOUR FACE AND NECK … Read more
How do you treat a chalazion? What is a chalazion? What are the different presentations of a chalazion?
A comprehensive review of chalazions and chalazia with a depiction of the many different faces of chalazia Dr. BCK Patel MD, FRCS For family practice doctors, physicians, oculoplastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, … Read more
Superficial Temporal Artery Biopsy: marking the safe zone. Contributed by Prof. Bhupendra C. K. Patel MD, FRCS
Marking the Safe Zone when performing a Temporal Artery Biopsy The anterior temporal hairline is lateral to the frontalis muscle; therefore, dissecting superior or posterior to the anterior hairline during … Read more
Video showing how to perform a temporal artery biopsy by Dr. BCK Patel MD, FRCS
Personnel A temporal artery biopsy is performed by a surgeon trained and proficient with the procedure. This is typically an ophthalmologist accompanied by a nurse for intraoperative assistance and post-procedure … Read more
Red Light Devices, Blue Light Devices and Infrared Devices: do they work?
There are many devices now available which emit light in the blue, red and infrared wavelengths. These devices may be used by medical practitioners but many home-use devices which apply … Read more