CLEARWATER THYROID EYELID SURGEON
Tampa and Bay Area Dr. Kwitko proudly serves the Thyroid Eyelid Surgery needs of Residents in Clearwater, Pinellas County and throughout the Bay Area in West Central Florida.
Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Thyroid Eyelid Surgery needs and goals.
* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.
Graves’ Disease is one of the more common causes of hyperthyroidism, or over-activity of the thyroid gland. When the thyroid gland is over-productive, it can cause a number of problems throughout the body, including inflammation of the tissue surrounding the eye. This is commonly referred to as thyroid eye disease (TED). If not addressed, thyroid eye disease can permanently impair your vision. In addition, hyperthyroidism can cause the eyelids to retract, making it difficult to close your eyes properly, resulting in bulging eyes and/or baggy eyelids. Eyelid retraction surgery can correct the effects of thyroid eye disease, restoring the eyelids to their normal appearance and function.
Serving patients throughout the Clearwater, FL area, Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko, M.D. F.A.C.S. has earned national recognition for his work with patients suffering from thyroid eye disease. He employs the latest research and cutting-edge technologies with each procedure, and is committed to ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of his patients.
Eyelid Retraction Surgery
After inflammation of the tissue surrounding the eye has been addressed, eyelid retraction surgery can correct the eyelids to improve their appearance and functionality. The retractor muscles of the upper lid are loosened, allowing the upper lid to lower to a normal position. If the lower eyelid has retracted, collagen grafts can help support it so that your eyes can close normally again.
In most cases, eyelid retraction surgery can be performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthetic, and recovery times are minimal.
Contact Dr. Kwitko Today
If you live in the Clearwater, Florida area, have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism or Graves’ Disease and are experiencing eye discomfort, Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko, M.D. F.A.C.S. can help.
Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Thyroid Eyelid Surgery needs in Clearwater, Pinellas County and throughout the Bay Area in West Central Florida.
* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.
Get Treated by the Best Trained and Most Experienced Eyelid Surgeon in Tampa
Always striving to stay on the forefront of the latest advances in eyelid surgery, Dr. Kwitko believes in continuing education, even after more than two decades of loyal service. He's a former Chief of Ophthalmology at St. Joseph's Hospital, a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Florida and a former Chief of Surgery at Memorial Hospital. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Society of Orbital Disorders.
Call (813) 877-8665 or Toll Free: (800) 303-1113
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