Oculofacial and orbital surgery (also known as ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery) treats conditions of the eyelids, eye socket and tear drainage system.

While surgeons from many specialties can perform surgery of the eyelids and eye socket, oculofacial surgeons devote their entire practices to treating this small but vital area. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center's oculofacial surgeons have training in both ophthalmology and reconstructive surgery, giving them the expertise to provide the best possible outcomes.

Often, conditions of the eye requiring oculofacial surgery involve other systems of the body. The oculofacial and orbital surgery team at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center works closely with experts in other specialties — such as dermatology; neurosurgery; ear, nose and throat (ENT); and The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute — to provide comprehensive care to patients.

Oculofacial areas of treatment

Oculofacial and orbital surgery treats a wide range of conditions that affect vision, cause discomfort around the eyes and impact quality of life. The experts at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center can evaluate and identify issues pertaining to the eye and provide treatments to help restore vision and improve quality of life.

Aesthetic surgery

Surgical services include cosmetic upper lid blepharoplasty (surgery to improve droopiness of upper eyelid skin, which doesn't meet insurance criteria), cosmetic lower lid blepharoplasty (surgery to improve under eyelid bags) and cosmetic brow lift surgery. Nonsurgical services provided include cosmetic Botox and filler, as well as laser and nonlaser skin resurfacing to help improve dark spots, blood vessels, acne, fine lines and skin texture.

Why choose Ohio State for oculofacial and orbital surgery

Oculofacial surgeons at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science are board certified ophthalmologists who have received specialized training in surgery of the eyelids, orbit and tear drainage ducts.

There are many specialists outside of ophthalmology who can perform a limited number of procedures around the eyes, but oculofacial surgeons treat the full range of conditions that affect these areas and devote their entire careers to doing so. If there’s a way to fix your eyelid, orbit or tear drainage problem, an Ohio State Wexner Medical Center oculofacial surgeon has been trained to do it.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is a Level I Trauma Center. Patients arriving with trauma involving the eyes have access to the highest possible level of trauma care.

Our Providers

Our Providers

Sruti Akella, MD
4.7 out of 5

Sruti Akella, MD

  • Ophthalmology – Plastic and Reconstructive
  • Ophthalmology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Eye and Ear Institute
  • Havener Eye Institute Dublin
  • Havener Eye Institute in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Havener Eye Institute in Eye and Ear Institute
Raymond Cho, MD
4.7 out of 5

Raymond Cho, MD

  • Ophthalmology – Plastic and Reconstructive
  • Ophthalmology
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Eye and Ear Institute
  • Havener Eye Institute in Eye and Ear Institute
  • Havener Eye Institute in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-8116

Our Locations

Havener Eye Institute

in Outpatient Care New Albany
6100 North Hamilton Road
2nd Floor, Suite 2B
Westerville, OH 43081
614-293-8116

Havener Eye Institute

in Eye and Ear Institute
915 Olentangy River Road
Suite 5000
Columbus, OH 43212
614-293-8116
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