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How Orbital Reconstruction Surgery is Helpful for Eyelids

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Orbital fractures often require oculoplastic surgery, which also encompasses other procedures such as ptosis surgery (droopy eyelid repair), lacrimal surgery (tear duct/watering eyes repair), post eyelid epidermis cancers (eyelid reconstruction), tumor treatment in the eye area, botox for eyelid conditions such as blepharospasm, and blepharoplasty (eye lifts), among others.   Orbital reconstruction in particular covers ocular prosthetics or artificial eyes , orbital prosthesis or the artificial replacement of the eyelid and eyes, and orbital decompression which are mostly done on patients with Graves’ illness. Patients suffering from this disease may suffer from the following symptoms: •    Swelling of the eyelids (edema) and tissues surrounding the eyes •    Eyelid retraction •    Redness and watering of the eyes •    Dry eyes •    Sensitivity to light •    Double vision •    Pressure in the eye sockets •    Loss of vision This disease triggers an autoimmune attack that typi