Graves’ Ophthalmopathy and Transpalpebral Orbital Decompression

Graves’ Ophthalmopathy

Graves’ Ophthalmopathy is an eye disease characterized by inflammation of the orbital tissues in patients with Graves’ Disease which can cause significant disfigurement of the eye, visual impairment, and effects patients’ psychological well-being and quality of life.

Transpalpebral Orbital Decompression

Transpalpebral Orbital Decompression, a technique elegantly describe by Dr. Neven Olivari of Germany, involves removing extraconal and intraconal fat to decompress the orbit. Results are seen within days and improve both aesthetics and function of the affected globe. This procedure is being done at The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction.