Training and board certification
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| Residency | Ophthalmology, University of Washington, Seattle |
| Fellowship | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (2 years), University of Louisville and Oculofacial Plastic and Orbital Surgery, LLC; ASOPRS-accredited |
- Board certified ophthalmologist specializing in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.
- Assistant professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Case Western University School of Medicine; course instructor for surgical anatomy of the head and neck.
- Before joining Kellis Eye & Laser Center, spent 5 years as Director of Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Service at University Hospitals Eye Institute, Cleveland.
- Authored a book chapter on eyelid reconstruction; published peer-reviewed papers and presented posters/talks at national meetings.
- Named one of Cleveland Magazine's Top Doctors in Ophthalmology for 2023 and a Top Doctor for Cleveland for 2024.
Eyelid surgery work
His bio page lists specialties of "Upper and Lower Eyelid Surgery/Repair," "Ptosis (droopy eyelid repair)" and "Brow Lift"; the practice's procedure and condition pages describe the service generally, not Dr. Prendes individually, though he is the practice's only named oculoplastic specialist.
- Upper blepharoplasty. CO2 laser removes excess skin and fat along the natural eyelid crease, hiding the incision line (source).
- Lower blepharoplasty. Incision made inside the eyelid to remove excess fat without an external incision; CO2 laser resurfacing can smooth fine lines and wrinkles (same page).
- Ptosis repair. For drooping of the upper eyelid that can block part of the pupil and reduce the field of vision (same page; source).
- Ectropion repair. For a lower eyelid that sags away from the eye, causing irritation and discharge (source).
- Entropion repair. For an eyelid that rolls inward toward the pupil, often from age-related muscle changes (same page).
Other procedures
Skin cancer removal (face/neck), cosmetic wart and mole removal, ocular and facial reconstruction, tear duct surgery, orbital tumor surgery, and reconstruction following skin cancer removal around the eyes (source; source). The practice also offers cataract surgery and aesthetic services (Halo, BBL, Alastin).
Insurance and cost
The practice "participates as an in-network provider with many health insurance providers," including Aetna, Anthem/BCBS, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Medical Mutual of Ohio and UnitedHealthcare (source). No procedure prices are published.
Recovery
The practice site has no eyelid-surgery-specific recovery timeframes (days for swelling, back to work, etc.).