Posts From July, 2026

Can Ectropion Cause Dry Eye or Excessive Tearing?

A constantly watery eye may seem like the opposite of dry eye. However, both symptoms can come from the same eyelid problem. Ectropion causes the lower lid to turn outward, which can disrupt the protective moisture layer and normal tear drainage. Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Inc. serves patients with various eye conditions, including ectropion, in the St. Louis area. […]

What Is the Difference Between Enucleation and Evisceration?

Being told that an eye must be surgically removed can bring fear, uncertainty, and many questions. If you’re in this position, two terms you may have heard are enucleation and evisceration. Although both procedures remove damaged tissue, they differ in what is extracted, when they are used, and how the socket is reconstructed. At Ophthalmic Plastic & Cosmetic […]

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