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Subspecialty in Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital surgery with Consultants in Ophthalmic & Facial Plastic Surgery/ Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Michigan, USA. This subspecialty is accredited by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS).

International Clinical Rotations
February 2011: Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital Service, Western Eye Hospital, London, England (Dr. Jane Olver).
March 2011-August 2011: Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO), Barcelona, España (Dr. Miguel González-Candial).
January 2012: Jules Stein Eye Institute, California, USA (Dr. Robert A. Goldberg).
May 2007-May 2011: Specialty in Ophthalmology, University of Barcelona, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Clínic Institute of Ophthalmology (ICOF), Barcelona, Spain
January 2000-December 2005: Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, Universidad Autónoma de Ciencias Médicas (UCIMED), San José, Costa Rica.

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American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Professional Ophthalmology Association of Costa Rica

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To date: Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon, Clínica Bíblica Hospital.

To date: Ophthalmologist Oculoplastic Surgeon, San Juan de Dios Hospital.

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Aesthetic Procedures

a. Esthetic surgery of eyelids and cheeks

• Upper eyelid wrinkles and excessive skin (upper eyelid blepharoplasty)

• Lower eyelid wrinkles and excessive skin (lower eyelid blepharoplasty)

• Correction of lower eyelid bags.

• Cheek lift.

• Rejuvenation of ageing and tired eyes.

• Removal or reduction of wrinkles at the sides of the eyes or crow’s feet.

• Reduction of under-eye dark circles.

b. Esthetic surgery of the eyebrows and forehead

• Eyebrow and forehead lift (link video)
• Correction of wrinkles on forehead and between the eyebrows
• Rejuvenation of the facial upper third
• Treatment for tired/angry facial appearance

c. Facial esthetic surgery

d. Botox and facial fillers

e. Minimally invasive esthetic surgery

• Endoscopic forehead and eyebrow lift (link video).

• Lower lids: no-scar approach to lower lid “bags”

• Scarless eye bag removal

• Endoscopic cheek lift

• Botox | Dysport for wrinkles

• Facial fillers for deep wrinkles and lines 

Functional Procedures

a. Functional eyelid surgery

• Drooping eyelids (palpebral ptosis)

• Outward turning of the eyelid (ectropion)

• Inward turning of the eyelid (entropion)

• Asymmetry of eyelid size and contour

• Eyelashes brush against cornea (trichiasis)

• Eyelid restoration after burn, surgery or scarring

• Treatment of Graves’ disease secondary changes (thyroid-associated orbitopathy)

b.Diagnosis and treatment of benign and malign tumors

• Moles on eyelids, forehead and cheeks
• Tumors affecting eyelid margin
• Diagnosis and integrated treatment of eyelid cancer

c. Diagnosis and treatment of eyelid swelling

• Chalazion

• Stye

• Blepharitis and meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)

• Eyelid dermatitis

d. MMedical and surgical treatment of watery eyes

• Tear duct endoscopic surgery

• Infected tear duct diagnosis and treatment

• External surgical management of a blocked tear duct

• Obstructed tear duct diagnosis and treatment

• Dry eye treatment

e. Orbital surgery
• Graves’ disease and its consequences

• Orbital floor fracture

Objectives

• To educate the Costa Rican population on the oculoplastic surgeon’s field of specialization.

• To provide patients with the best service ever experienced from a doctor.

• To create a relationship of trust and affection with all patients.

• To use state-of-the-art techniques and technology to treat functional and esthetic conditions affecting the eyelids and face.

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For appointments or consultations:

Telephone: 2522-1000

citas@clinicabiblica.com

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