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What are xanthelasma and how can they be treated?
Xanthelasma are yellowish, flat or slightly raised patches that appear on or around the eyelids. While they are harmless and painless, these deposits can cause cosmetic concerns for many people. Understanding what xanthelasma are and the options for their removal, especially surgical treatment, can help those affected make informed decisions about managing this condition. What causes xanthelasma? Xanthelasma develop due to the accumulation of cholesterol-rich fatty deposits b
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My textbook on Thyroid Eye Disease has been published!
I am excited to announce that the textbook I have conceived and edited on the subject of Thyroid Eye Disease was published by Springer Press in December 2025. This was a labour of love, with the goal of providing a freely available resource to educate ophthalmologists and other healthcare practitioners about this life changing disease. I am grateful to the Thyroid Eye Disease Charitable Trust, whose sponsorship means that digital copies of the book are available free on the S
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Should I use lubricating eyedrops after blepharoplasty surgery?
Blepharoplasty (and other eyelid surgeries) can make the eyes feel dry, gritty, or watery during the healing process. This is very...
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What are xanthelasma and how can they be treated?
Xanthelasma are yellowish, flat or slightly raised patches that appear on or around the eyelids. While they are harmless and painless, these deposits can cause cosmetic concerns for many people. Understanding what xanthelasma are and the options for their removal, especially surgical treatment, can help those affected make informed decisions about managing this condition. What causes xanthelasma? Xanthelasma develop due to the accumulation of cholesterol-rich fatty deposits b
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My textbook on Thyroid Eye Disease has been published!
I am excited to announce that the textbook I have conceived and edited on the subject of Thyroid Eye Disease was published by Springer Press in December 2025. This was a labour of love, with the goal of providing a freely available resource to educate ophthalmologists and other healthcare practitioners about this life changing disease. I am grateful to the Thyroid Eye Disease Charitable Trust, whose sponsorship means that digital copies of the book are available free on the S
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Should I use lubricating eyedrops after blepharoplasty surgery?
Blepharoplasty (and other eyelid surgeries) can make the eyes feel dry, gritty, or watery during the healing process. This is very...
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Sep 17, 20253 min read
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World Society of Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Istanbul 2025
In April I attended the WSOPRAS meeting in Istanbul. This is a new conference, held for the second time in 2025, and it is unique in...
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