The cornea, lens, retina and biometry naturally take center stage when evaluating patients for cataract or refractive surgery.What often goes overlooked is that subtle abnormalities of the eyelids can materially influence both surgical measurements and postoperative visual quality.
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The Oculoplastics Playbook
July 13, 2026
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One common misconception within ophthalmology is that oculoplastics is mainly a cosmetic specialty. The truth is that…
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