by Joseph Walrath | May 28, 2018 | Dr. Walrath, Eyelid Malposition, News-Updates, Qualifications
It would appear that healthgrades.com has figured out that Dr. Walrath does the most oculoplastic surgery in the region!
by Joseph Walrath | Dec 30, 2017 | Blepharoplasty, Cosmetic, Ptosis, Reconstruction
A good relationship between the physician and patient, a realistic surgical plan, and a frank discussion of the surgical theatre environment of the office are important when determining who is appropriate for office surgery. (Also, I said “theatre”.) The idea of...
by Joseph Walrath | Nov 8, 2017 | Brow lifting, Ectropion, Eyelid Malposition, Reconstruction, Tumor
This 81 year old gentleman came to see me because he had poor vision from a drooping brow, and discomfort from a folded out lower lid. He had a significant history of sun exposure throughout his life and developed an extensive squamous cell carcinoma on the...
by Joseph Walrath | Jun 30, 2017 | Pediatric, Ptosis, Reconstruction
Frontalis suspension is a specialized technique used to correct upper lid ptosis when the upper lid function is very poor: in certain cases of congenital ptosis, or neuromuscular disease, or mitochondrial disease. In these cases, the lids do not function...
by Joseph Walrath | Jun 18, 2017 | Blepharoplasty, Ptosis
Upper lid surgery can be confusing. Let’s demystify! The following panels explain the difference between ptosis repair and upper blepharoplasty. Basically, think of upper blepharoplasty as removal of tissue. There is nothing else to it....
by Joseph Walrath | May 29, 2017 | Eyelid Malposition, Reconstruction
Many patients cannot close their eyes properly, due to surgical complications or paralysis or aging. This video demonstrates that, in patients with some degree of eyelid function intact, it is often possible to leverage that function with a lid tightening...
