LASIK SELF TEST
The Des Moines LASIK specialists at Des Moines Eye Surgeons invite you to find out if you are a LASIK candidate. Please take our LASIK self-evaluation test and one of our staff members will be in touch with you to discuss your LASIK candidacy.
OPTICAL SHOP
At Eye Designs, you'll find a large variety of eyewear styles that fit your personality and preferences. Unlike many other optical shops, Eye Designs staff members are certified opticians who provide individualized selection, care, styling and fitting. There is a frame to suit every individual and every budget.
EYELID SURGERY
Every year, thousands of men and women choose eyelid surgery to improve their vision and the way they look. Droopy eyelids can make you appear older and can also impair vision. Eyelid surgery with Des Moines Eye Surgeons corrects these problems and also removes puffiness and bags around your eyes that make you look worn and tired.
COSMETIC SERVICES
If you are seeing BOTOX© in the Des Moines area contact us today! Des Moines Eye Surgeons offers Latisse for eyelash enhancement and BOTOX® cosmetic injections. Learn how our cosmetic services can help you achieve your best look today!
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Ptosis Repair
Ptosis a condition in which the upper eyelid(s) droops. The eyelid may droop only slightly or it may droop enough to partially or completely cover the pupil, restricting or obscuring the field of vision. Ptosis should not be confused with extra skin, fat or muscle to the eyelid, which are typically addressed with blepharoplasty surgery. When Ptosis can be shown to reduce vision (peripheral vision), its correction is covered by most insurance plans. If the degree of Ptosis is not as severe (does not affect vision), it is considered elective surgery and can be corrected as a cosmetic procedure.
The most common type of adult onset ptosis is due to a weakening of the attachment between the levator muscle (the muscle that raises the upper lid) and the eyelid. This may occur as a result of the aging process, after cataract surgery or contact lens wear, or from an injury.
Ptosis surgery is an outpatient procedure involving tightening of the muscle that lifts the eyelid. The surgical approach taken depends on specific findings and testing performed during the preoperative evaluation. In many cases the excess skin or fat may be removed by performing a blepharoplasty at the same time. Your surgeon will discuss your treatment options fully and will perform all the proper testing to determine whether your ptosis is deemed medically necessary and will be covered by insurance or if it is cosmetic.