Manual of Oculoplasty, Orbitopathies & Dacryology

Oculoplastic surgery is the cosmetic, corrective, and reconstructive surgery of the eye. It manages and repairs problems primarily related to the tissues or structures surrounding the eye (eyelids, tear ducts, orbit), rather than the eyeball itself (healthcommunities.com).

Orbitopathy is a condition associated with swelling of the tissue in the orbit creating bulging of the eyes.  It is associated with Graves’ disease, a condition that causes over-activity of the thyroid gland (Johns Hopkins Medicine).

Dacryology is the study of the lacrimal (tear) system and is associated with ‘dry eye’.

This book is a comprehensive guide to oculoplasty, orbitopathy and dacryology. Beginning with an introduction to the basic concepts, the following sections discuss the diagnosis and surgical management of various disorders associated with each of these subspecialties. Emphasis is placed on both quantitative and qualitative diagnostic assessment and nearly 750 clinical photographs and illustrations assist learning.

Key points

• Comprehensive guide to oculoplasty, orbitopathy and dacryology
• Discusses diagnosis and surgical management of numerous disorders
• Emphasis on quantitative and qualitative assessment
• Includes nearly 750 clinical photographs and illustrations

Part I Fundamental Concepts

• Basic Information

Part II An Atlas of Observations, Analyses, Pitfalls and Remedies

• Section A: Esthetic Aspects
  • Anomalies and Deformities of Lid Margins
  • Acquired Lid Swellings
  • Ectropion and Entropion
  • Assorted Surgical Procedures
  • Ptosis and Blepharophimosis
  • Blepharochalasis (Baggy Eyelids)
  • Dermolipomas and Dermoids
  • Hemangiomatous Malformations
  • Conjunctival and Limbal Blemishes
  • Pitfalls in the Management of Lids and Orbital Trauma
  • Foreign Bodies in Orbit
  • Contracted Socket and Enucleation
  • Ichthyosis and Acute Ocular Myositis Complex

• Section B: Orbitopathies
  • Developmental Anomalies
  • Orbital Inflammations
  • Endocrinal Exophthalmos
  • Benign Orbital Lesions 
  • Bony Orbit Degenerative Conditions
  • Malignant Tumors in Children
  • Malignant Tumors in Adults
  • Orbital Fractures

• Section C: Dacryology
  • Epiphora
  • Surgical Management of Complete Blockage of Nasolacrimal Duct

Subhash Goswamy MS (AIIMS) DSc (France)
Senior Orbit and Oculoplasty Ophthalmic Consultant, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India