One of the commonest conditions we treat, ptosis refers to the height of the upper eyelid drooping, leading to a smaller eye on one or both sides. How common is congenital ptosis? Children of all ages presenting with a droopy eyelid will on most occasions suffer from congenital ptosis. This is an uncommon (1 or …
The nasolacrimal duct (or tear duct) is a tiny structure which connects our eyes to our nose. The entirety of this structure begins as two tiny pores in the inner corner of our eyelids, which through a complex set of microscopic tubes leads into the bottom of our nostrils. A patent tear duct is needed …
A very complex set of tiny muscles, tendons and other tissues is designed in such a way to permit the eyelids to smoothly, run across our eyes’ surface, thousands of times every day. The eyelids thus function as a wiper, the edges or margins of which must be perfectly smooth and angled in order to …
Dr Nick Koutroumanos is a London based Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic surgeon, with particular subspecialty expertise in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive eyelid, orbital and lacrimal surgery for both adults and children.
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