JAMMU, Oct. 16 -- Today, ophthalmic surgery extends well beyond the eyeball itself. When the eye or the structures surrounding it are affected by disease, injury or a congenital abnormality, the consequences can extend far beyond loss of sight. Modern ophthalmology now offers a range of specialized surgical procedures that can restore function, reconstruct damaged tissues and, in many cases, recreate a natural and harmonious appearance.
Extraocular and reconstructive surgery becomes particularly challenging when patients are born with abnormalities of the eyelids, orbit or eye. These conditions may range from relatively common eyelid abnormalities to extremely rare congenital disorders.
One such rare condition is cryptophthalmos, in which...