FORT MYERS THYROID EYE SURGEON

Fort Myers Area Dr. Kwitko proudly serves the Thyroid Eye Surgery needs of Residents in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lee County, and Southwest Florida.

Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Thyroid Eye 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.

The same auto-immune response that causes people to have thyroid problems can affect the tissue in the eye area, leading to Graves’ disease, or thyroid eye disease. Thyroid eye disease can cause a great deal of discomfort for sufferers, can cause the eyes to look bulging or saggy, and can even lead to vision problems if not treated.

An oculoplastic surgeon with experience treating thyroid eye disease can diagnose and treat these symptoms. With over 31 Years of experience, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko, M.D., is one of the most respected oculoplastic surgeons serving the Ft. Myers, FL area. He has dedicated much of his research and clinical practice to the treatment of thyroid eye disease, and has earned international recognition for his work with patients suffering from thyroid-related eye problems. As a clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of South Florida and the editor-in-chief of the Electronic Journal of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgical Society, he has stayed at the forefront of research in the field, and employs the most up-to-date surgical techniques and technology with each procedure.

Symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease

Thyroid eye disease symptoms can vary depending on the degree to which the disease has progressed. The most common symptoms include feelings of pressure in the eye sockets, redness and excessive watering, retraction of the eyelids, double vision, dryness, difficulty closing the eyes completely, double vision, light sensitivity, and proptosis (bulging of the eyes).

Early intervention can mean better treatment outcomes and less discomfort for the patient, so if you have a history of thyroid problems and are experiencing eye discomfort, it is important that you consult with an oculoplastic surgeon as soon as possible.

Thyroid Eye Disease Surgery and Treatments

Treatment for thyroid eye disease can range from eye drops and prescription medications to surgical intervention, depending on the needs of the patient. In mild to moderate cases, eyelid retraction surgery can make it easier for patients to close their eyes completely, and improve the look of the eyes. This procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis under local anesthetic, and recovery time is minimal.

In more advanced cases, where swelling of the tissue surrounding the eye is putting pressure on the optic nerve and causing vision problems, orbital decompression surgery is often recommended. This procedure involves moving the bones in the eye area to relieve pressure on the optic nerve. Orbital decompression surgery is also done as an outpatient procedure, but is usually performed under general anesthesia.

Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Thyroid Eye Surgery needs in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lee County, and Southwest Florida.

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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.

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"World-Class Cosmetic Eyelid and Reconstructive Surgery"

GEOFFREY M. KWITKO, M.D.
BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Kwitko specializes in cosmetic & reconstructive eyelid surgery, thyroid eye diseases, orbital diseases, orbital cancers, tearing problems and dry eye syndrome. Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko has over 31 Years experience and provides World-Class Cosmetic Eye Surgery and Treatment.

Dr. Kwitko is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (Board Certified), Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), International College of Surgeons (F.I.C.S.), American Academy of Ophthalmology (F.A.A.O.), International Society of Orbital Disorders (F.I.S.O.D.) and is a founding fellow of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgical Society (F.N.O.S.S.).

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WORLD CLASS
OCULOPLASTIC SURGEON

Over the years, Dr. Kwitko has consistently received numerous awards and recognition as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon.

With his main office located in the heart of the Tampa, Florida area, Dr. Kwitko has successfully performed countless procedures and treatments involving Oculoplastic Surgery and Eyelid Cancer Surgery, in addition to Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery, and so much more.

It has been his honor to utilize his vast experience and skills as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon to improve the lives of others throughout the State of Florida, across the nation, and internationally..

Dr. Kwitko has also been voted as a "Best Doctor" every year since 2003 and has been awarded the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award.

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