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Utah’s Top Oculoplastic Surgery Experts
Experience and training are the best indicators of results. You’ll find the highest level of both at the Moran Eye Center, ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report.
Our oculoplastic and facial plastic surgery team treats abnormalities that affect the eyelids, eyebrows, cheeks, orbital tissues, bones, and the tear drainage system. We specialize in both functional facial reconstructive surgery and cosmetic facial plastic surgery.
Reconstructive Procedures
Functional oculoplastic and facial reconstructive surgery involves repairing areas that are blocking or otherwise impairing vision. We offer comprehensive services, including procedures such as:
Cosmetic Procedures
With cosmetic facial plastic surgery, you can take advantage of procedures that can help you look and feel your best. We offer a variety of options, including:
Plastic Surgery for Eyelid, Eyebrow, and Cheek Problems
We provide comprehensive treatment options to adults and children for conditions, including:
- Artificial eye and ophthalmic socket disorders
- Blepharospasm and squeezing disorders
- Burns
- Congenital conditions
- Congenital lacrimal obstruction (tearing in children)
- Dry eyes and tearing problems
- Ectropion (eyelids that turn out)
- Entropion (eyelids that turn in)
- Enucleation and evisceration (loss of an eye)
- Eyelid bumps and tumors
- Eyelid malpositions
- Eye trauma
- Eyelash abnormalities
- Facial fractures
- Facial nerve palsy
- Facial wrinkles
- Graves' disease
- Orbital tumors
- Periocular skin cancer (skin tumors around the eye)
- Ptosis (droopy eyelids)
- Thyroid eye disease
- Tumor removal
Why Choose Moran?
If you need reconstructive treatment or are considering cosmetic eye work, visit Utah's eye specialists.
- Our experienced surgeons focus on the eyes, performing about 700 oculoplastic surgeries each year.
- Performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery gives our surgeons an unparalleled level of specialization and expertise in facial anatomy to ensure the best results.
- Our surgeons spend years training to develop expertise after completing medical school.
- We are experienced in working with patients with a wide range of conditions.
- We provide the highest level of safety and access to advanced surgical facilities for procedures that require local or general anesthesia.
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Patient Reviews
Alison Crum, MD
"Dr. Crum was awesome. I was very nervous about having a procedure done on my eyelid, but she was very willing to do whatever was needed to make me feel calmer. Dr. Crum is a very caring physician."
Douglas P. Marx, MD
"Dr. Marx was amazing. It was the very best doctor-patient experience I have ever experienced. He was energetic, conversational, caring, and yet exuded confidence in his diagnosis and treatment."
Bhupendra C.K. Patel, MBBCh
“Dr. Patel was very pleasant and did a great job on my eyes. He explained exactly what he would be doing to accomplish the desired results. I would recommend him to anyone.”
From Our Oculoplastic Specialists
Why Consider Surgery to Correct Droopy Eyelids and What to Expect
Where Should You Go for Botox, Fillers, and Eye Lifts?
Oculoplastic surgery covers a range of needs and options—from surgery after a traumatic injury to medical or cosmetic eyelid lifts. Some procedures can help improve your vision; others simply help you look your best.
What Can You Do When Your Child Has Ptosis?
When the upper eyelid droops over the eye, it’s called ptosis. Children may be born with the condition, and adults may develop it with age. It also could develop as a side effect after certain surgeries, diseases, or tumors.
Moran a Center for Thyroid Eye Disease Surgeries
A collaborative program to treat thyroid eye disease at the University of Utah offers patients access to highly customized treatments – including a delicate endoscopic surgery now available in the Mountain West.