Blepharoplasty, a type of eyelid surgery, is a popular cosmetic and functional procedure designed to rejuvenate the appearance of the eyes. Whether addressing sagging upper eyelids, under-eye bags, or droopy skin that impairs vision, there are benefits of blepharoplasty through this transformative surgery. Here, we explore the top seven reasons why individuals opt for blepharoplasty... Read More

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The buzz around Upneeq eye drops has intensified since the FDA approved them two years ago. The buzz around Upneeq eye drops has intensified since the FDA approved them two years ago. The name’s easy to remember: “Up” because it lifts drooping eyelids that impair vision. And “neeq” because it remains the unique way to... Read More

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Most of us think of eye doctors as people who cure vision-related diseases or replace our natural lenses with artificial ones when cataracts thicken. Yet the growing trend toward improved facial aesthetics means we don’t just see better under their care: We can feel better about the way others see us. Insurance companies consider many... Read More

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Gravity brings all of us down over the years. Even our eyelids sag, while pockets of fat gather under our eyes in the infamous "bags" we carry into our later years. Sometimes they are harmful to appearance. And, in certain instances, bags are even detrimental to sight. In either case, blepharoplasty (surgery to repair droopy... Read More

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Naturally, you would only trust an ophthalmologist to perform surgery on your eyes. Yet what about surgery around the eyes? The eyelids, sockets, brow and under-eye areas also require the expertise of an ophthalmologist. Therefore, if you need aesthetic or oculoplastic surgery, consult with your eye care specialist about the different procedures. In these procedures,... Read More

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Horizon Eye Care, consistently confirmed by peers as the most trusted eye practice in Charlotte, is now open in the one of the city’s most popular locations. Horizon’s new full-service, multi-specialty location features a state-of-the-art facility that includes 8,300 square feet of medical space. The staff at Waverly consists of four ophthalmologists, one pediatric ophthalmologist... Read More

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Mark L. Malton, a surgery specialist at Horizon Eye Care, appeared on the televised Novant Health House Call segment on Charlotte’s “WCCB News Rising” June 26 to discuss non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures for the eyes and skin that can provide a more youthful look. Dr. Malton is one of only a few hundred specialists in... Read More

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Today there are many choices in facial treatments for a more youthful appearance. Not only should you weigh the several options for types of treatment, but you also need to consider who should perform the procedure. With their specific medical knowledge of the skin, muscle and nerve tissues surrounding the eye, your Ophthalmologist is an... Read More

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The most common eyelid surgery performed in the United States is a plastic surgery procedure known as blepharoplasty. During the procedure, excess skin and fat from the upper and/or lower eyelids is removed. Both men and women can benefit from this type of surgery. Many blepharoplasties are done for aesthetic or cosmetic reasons and are... Read More

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