Preoperative Assessment of the Eye and Periocular Region

John R. Burroughs; Richard L. Anderson; James R. Patrinely; David A. Weinberg; John D. McCann; Tristan F. W. McMullan

doi:10.1055/s-2007-967742

Seminars in Plastic Surgery, Table of Contents

Semin Plast Surg 2007; 21(1): 005-017
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-967742

Preoperative Assessment of the Eye and Periocular Region

John R. Burroughs¹ , Richard L. Anderson² , James R. Patrinely³ , David A. Weinberg⁴ , John D. McCann² , Tristan F.W. McMullan²

¹Eye and Facial Appearances, Colorado Springs, Colorado
²Center for Facial Appearances, Salt Lake City, Utah
³Plastic Eye Surgery Associates, Pensacola, Florida
⁴Moran Eye Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Proper preoperative assessment of the eye and periocular region is essential to verify ocular health and vision and to obtain an optimal surgical result. A systematic approach to reviewing the ocular history, review of systems, and pertinent physical exam will be discussed. This is important to identify not only underlying ocular conditions but also potentially serious systemic conditions with ocular manifestations that can impact the patient's overall health. A thorough exam by a qualified provider is needed if there are any management issues regarding the presence of a condition(s) that can impact the surgical outcome.

KEYWORDS

Preop - preoperative - eye - plastic - ophthalmic - vision safety - medical - periocular - eyelids - orbit - periorbital surgery - ocular

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