The Eyelid Services Unit at Drashti Netralaya is an integral part of the Oculoplasty, Orbital, and Lacrimal Department, providing comprehensive diagnosis and management of congenital, acquired, traumatic, inflammatory, and age-related eyelid disorders.
The department focuses not only on restoring appearance but also on preserving vision, protecting the ocular surface, and improving quality of life.
The eyelids play a critical role in protecting the eye from injury, maintaining tear film stability, preventing corneal drying, facilitating blinking and vision, and supporting facial appearance and expression. Even minor eyelid abnormalities can significantly affect vision, ocular comfort, and self-confidence.
Healthy eyelids help prevent corneal drying, irritation, injury, and long-term ocular surface damage.
Correction of drooping, malpositioned, or damaged eyelids can improve visual field, blinking, and comfort.
Reconstructive and cosmetic eyelid services support facial balance, expression, and patient confidence.
Specialized management of congenital eyelid abnormalities including congenital ptosis, eyelid coloboma, and congenital lid malpositions.
Ptosis may occur in children or adults and can interfere with vision and appearance.
Management of inward and outward turning eyelids that can cause discomfort, watering, dryness, exposure, and corneal problems.
Management of excess upper eyelid skin, visual field obstruction, eyelid laxity, and functional impairment.
Comprehensive management of benign and malignant eyelid lesions with biopsy, excision, histopathology, reconstruction, and long-term surveillance.
Drashti Netralaya has extensive expertise in managing complex eyelid trauma and periocular injuries referred from across Western India.
Management of patients unable to close their eyelids completely due to facial nerve weakness.
Dedicated pediatric services with special emphasis on preventing amblyopia and supporting normal visual development.
Advanced reconstructive procedures are performed following trauma, tumor excision, burns, congenital anomalies, or previous unsuccessful surgery.
The eyelid service works through a multidisciplinary model and supports underserved rural and tribal communities while contributing to academic training and clinical research.
The eyelid service works closely with Lacrimal Services, Orbital Services, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Ocular Trauma Services, and Cornea Services for comprehensive management of complex periocular disorders.
Drashti Netralaya serves a large tribal and underserved population where delayed presentation of eyelid disorders is common. The department provides early diagnosis, affordable surgery, trauma reconstruction, outreach referrals, and long-term follow-up across Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
The Eyelid Service contributes to DNB Ophthalmology training, oculoplasty training, surgical workshops, clinical research, trauma-related eyelid reconstruction studies, and advanced surgical exposure for residents and fellows.
The Eyelid Services Department at Drashti Netralaya is committed to restoring eyelid function, protecting vision, improving appearance, and enhancing quality of life through advanced surgical care, innovation, and compassionate service.
Consult the Oculoplasty Department at Drashti Netralaya for functional, reconstructive, traumatic, pediatric, and cosmetic eyelid conditions.