Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Montana State University, Bozeman |
| Medical school | University of Washington (WWAMI Program) |
| Residency | Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle |
| Clinical research | Ocular inflammation, "National Eye Institutes of Health," Bethesda, Maryland (as printed) |
- Before joining the practice she was a Clinical Instructor in the University of Washington Ophthalmology Department, training residents.
- She is an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at the University of Washington and teaches ophthalmology to Montana WWAMI students.
- She joined Medical Eye Specialists in 2011. Her practice covers comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract surgery, intravitreal injections and eyelid surgery.
- The site states no board certification for her.
Eyelid surgery work
- The page states that sagging, heavy or hooded eyelids can cause loss of the upper portion of vision. Listed causes are excess eyelid skin, lax muscle attachment to the upper eyelid and drooping brows.
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) removes excess tissue that weighs down the lid.
- Ptosis repair reconnects the lid muscle to restore normal lid height and function.
- Brow lift addresses heavy or drooping brows.
- Entropion and ectropion repair. Inturned lids can rub lashes against the eye and scar the cornea; outturned lids can cause corneal exposure, tearing and infections.
- A practice blog post describes blepharoplasty as removal of excess skin, fat and muscle from the eyelids (source).
- The practice site has no eyelid before-and-after gallery.
Other procedures
The oculoplastics service also includes tear drainage procedures, Botox for blepharospasm and facial spasm, and removal of eyelid lesions for evaluation. The practice offers cataract, glaucoma, cornea, LASIK and PRK, retina and dry eye care, plus TempSure Envi radiofrequency skin treatments (source).
Insurance and cost
The site states nothing about insurance or Medicare coverage for eyelid surgery and publishes no eyelid surgery prices. The forms page asks patients to bring an insurance card to appointments (forms).
Recovery
- Swelling: keep the head elevated and apply cold compresses as directed.
- Exercise: avoid strenuous activities for the first couple of weeks.
- Eye care: use prescribed drops or ointments to prevent dryness and infection.
- Sun: wear UV-protective sunglasses and SPF 30 or higher sunscreen around the eyes.