Dr. Alan Oester, Jr., a board-certified oculoplastic surgeon at Wilmington Eye, is often asked what exactly it is that he does. A cross between ophthalmology and plastic surgery, oculoplastics is plastic surgery that specifically deals with the area around the eyes. As we age and our skin loses its elasticity, we can see drooping of our eyelids which, if severe enough, can impede our vision. Upper and lower eyelid lifts and cancer reconstructions are just some of the procedures that Dr. Oester performs. In his interview with local news station WECT, Dr. Oester explains more about oculoplastics, insurance coverage, and how he helps patients look and see better.
