Endocanalicular Laser-Assisted Dacryocystorhinostomy   Recent advances in endoscopic and fiberoptic technology have led to the development of innovative, minimally invasive approaches for lacrimal surgery. Lacrimal endoscopy, endocanalicular drilling, trephination, electrocauterization and endocanalicular laser dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) are novel techniques being used to treat nasolacrimal duct obstruction. In the endocanalicular laser-assisted DCR, a laser fiber optic probe [...]

Evaluation of the Tearing Patient Evan H. Black, MD, FACS Last month we discussed the relationship between tearing and dry eye. Based on some questions and comments, I thought it would be a good idea to take things back a step and talk about the general evaluation of the tearing patient. Complaints of tearing problems [...]

The Deflating Face We’ve all heard about Botox® and collagen type filler products for years. Public interest in these types of anti-aging treatments is at an all time high. What do these substances actually do, and how can they be used to treat problems associated with the aging face? Facial deflation has become the new [...]

As an eye and facial plastic surgeon, one of the most common questions patients ask me is “is it covered by insurance?” Well, the answer isn’t always a simple one. Plastic surgery is a field that involves functional, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. Patients often confuse the term “plastic surgery” with “cosmetic surgery” and as physicians [...]