Oculoplastics and Orbital Diseases
The Vanderbilt Eye Institute is a leading destination for people who need plastic and reconstructive surgery around their eyes. This is known as oculoplastic surgery. We offer the highest-quality care for diseases and abnormalities that affect the orbit, which is the bone and soft tissue around the eye. We also perform a variety of facial procedures to help you look — and see — your best.
Conditions We Treat
We offer care for all conditions that may require plastic and reconstructive surgery around the eyes, including:
- Dermatochalasis
- Entropion
- Orbital diseases
- Orbital fractures
- Proptosis (displacement of the eye)
Meet Your Care Team
Behin BarahimiMD
- Chalazion-Sty, Droopy Eye Lid, Lesion On Lid, Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Surgery, Swollen Eye Lid
Louise A. MawnMD
- Droopy Eye Lid, Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Surgery, Plugged Tear Ducts, Swollen Eye Lid
Why Choose Oculoplastics and Orbital Disease Care at Vanderbilt
- Personalized care
We tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique needs and health goals. We help you navigate your treatment options to ensure you receive the best possible care.
- Clinical trials
Because we are part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new treatments and therapies being tested in clinical trials. Participating in a clinical trial is always optional. Find a clinical trial.
- Collaborative care
Our doctors work closely with nurse practitioners and skilled nurses to ensure that you receive the highest quality of care before, during and after your surgery.
- Knowledge and experience
Our doctors have extensive experience diagnosing and treating orbital disease and related disorders. Our depth of experience translates into expert, comprehensive care for you.
- Advanced techniques and technology
Our team is known for its pioneering work in developing new and better surgical techniques. A member of our surgical team even holds a patent for an advanced microsurgical technique for orbital endoscopy, which doesn’t require cuts to the outside of the face.