LAKELAND THYROID EYE SURGEON

Lakeland, Florida Dr. Kwitko proudly serves the Thyroid Eye Surgery needs of Residents in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Polk County and throughout Central 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.

Graves’ disease, or thyroid eye disease, can occur in people with a history of thyroid problems. Symptoms may be mild at the beginning, but without intervention, thyroid eye disease can progress and eventually result in total loss of vision. If you take medication to regulate your thyroid levels and have experienced irritation of the eye or feelings of pressure in the your eye sockets, you may be suffering from thyroid eye disease. There are many options for treatment, ranging from eye drops and prescription medication to surgical intervention, depending on your particular symptoms.

With over 31 Years of experience, Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko, M.D., treats thyroid eye disease in patients throughout the Lakeland, FL area. He has earned international recognition as an oculoplastic surgeon through his practice and his work as editor-in-chief of the Electronic Journal of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgical Society.

Symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease

The most common symptoms of thyroid eye disease are retraction or sagging of the eyelids, difficulty closing the eyes completely, excessive eye watering or dryness, chronic redness, eye bulging, double vision, light sensitivity, and feelings of pressure in the eye sockets. These symptoms can create significant discomfort for sufferers of Graves’ disease, as well as give an undesirable appearance to the eyes.

Early intervention can make a great deal of difference in terms of patient comfort and treatment outcomes, so it is important that sufferers consult with a knowledgeable oculoplastic surgeon who can evaluate the degree to which the disease has progressed and determine the best course of treatment. A clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of South Florida, Dr. Kwitko employs the most up-to-date research and advanced surgical techniques and equipment in each procedure.

Treatment for Thyroid Eye Disease Sufferers

For mild to moderate cases of thyroid eye disease, eyelid retraction surgery is often necessary to enable to the patient to close his or her eyes more easily, helping the eyes stay hydrated and reducing irritation to the cornea. This also improves the appearance of the eyelids and surrounding areas. This is an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthetic, and recovery time is minimal.

In more advanced cases, where tissue has swollen to the point that it is putting pressure on the optical nerve and the patient’s vision may be threatened, ocular decompression surgery can help relieve pressure by moving the bones surrounding the eye area. While ocular decompression surgery is also an outpatient procedure, it is usually performed under general anesthesia.

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If you have a history of thyroid problems and are experiencing eye discomfort, it is important that you speak to a knowledgeable oculoplastic surgeon with experience treating thyroid eye disease.

Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Thyroid Eye Surgery needs in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Polk County and throughout Central Florida.

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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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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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