Blepharoplasty: what is it and when is it recommended?

Blepharoplasty is the surgery that removes excess skin and, at times, fat from the upper or lower eyelid. With age, it's normal for eyelid skin to lose elasticity; in some cases this is purely cosmetic, while in others, the excess skin droops over the lash line and reduces peripheral visual field, which can be confirmed with a visual field test.

Identifying which case applies to you determines the approach to the procedure and, at times, whether it's covered by medical insurance, since functional blepharoplasty — when documented visual field impairment is present — is often considered medically necessary rather than purely cosmetic.

At Vision Clinic, our oculoplastic specialist evaluates both aspects — cosmetic and functional — at the same visit, to define the right approach together with you.