Training and board certification
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Residency | Ophthalmology, University of Florida; Chief Resident, elected Resident of the Year |
| Fellowship | 2-year ASOPRS-approved fellowship, Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute |
- Awarded the Outstanding Clinical Fellow Award and the Knights Templar Research Award (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) during fellowship.
- Board-certified ophthalmologist with a special focus in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- Published over 20 peer-reviewed papers; reviewer for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (same page).
- Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons; Fellow, American Society for Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS).
- Member: American Medical Association, Florida Society of Ophthalmology (same page).
- The practice's oculofacial surgery page states he is the only plastic surgeon in the community to complete a 2-year ASOPRS-accredited fellowship (source).
Eyelid surgery work
The practice's bio lists Dr. Blandford's clinical interests as upper eyelid surgery (eyelid lift/blepharoplasty), lower eyelid surgery (cosmetic bag removal and reconstructive), brow/forehead lifts, cheek lifts, cancer removal and reconstruction, tear drainage system surgery, and orbital surgery (provider bio).
The site's single combined "Oculofacial Plastic Surgery" page describes the subspecialty generally (shared with fellow oculoplastic surgeon Dr. William Mallon) rather than detailing individual technique: it covers treating eyelid/facial muscle spasms, reconstructing the eye area after trauma, removing tumors near the eye, correcting drooping eyelids, and reducing signs of aging (source).
Other procedures
Botox, dermal fillers (Restylane, Juvederm), broadband light (BBL) photofacial, laser resurfacing, and treatment of thyroid eye disease and orbital trauma/tumors (source).
Insurance and cost
The practice is in-network with Medicare Part B and BCBS Medicare Advantage PPO, plus Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare/UMR, WellMed and other commercial plans; it does not accept vision plans or Medicaid (source). No procedure prices are published.
Recovery
No eyelid- or brow-surgery recovery timelines are published on the site; it states generally that preparation may include stopping blood thinners, stopping smoking, and requesting time off work, with recovery length depending on the specific surgery (source).