Advances in Oculoplastic Surgery and Ocular Surface Diseases
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Ophthalmology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ophthalmic plastic & reconstructive surgery; cosmetic surgery of the eyelids and face; surgery of the eyelids, lacrimal system, and orbit; facial fillers and botulinum toxin injections; blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm; thyroid eye disease
2. Oftalmoplastica Roma, Rome, Italy
3. Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
4. Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
Interests: socket surgery; pediatric oculoplastic surgery; eyelid and orbital tumors; lacrimal surgery; thyroid eye disease
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
This Special Issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine brings together current evidence and surgical innovation at the intersection of ocular surface disease, corneal pathology, and oculoplastic surgery. Special emphasis is placed on corneal neurotization, a rapidly advancing technique offering significant benefits in the management of neurotrophic keratopathy, highlighting surgical methods, indications, and functional outcomes related to restoration of corneal sensitivity and epithelial healing. The issue explores the role of corneal innervation in maintaining surface integrity and presents insights into tissue remodeling following nerve injury. The therapeutic application of hemocomponents, including autologous serum and platelet-rich plasma, is evaluated for their neurotrophic and anti-fibrotic potential. Eyelid malpositions, seventh nerve palsy, and thyroid eye disease are examined for their impact on the ocular surface, with discussion of surgical techniques to address exposure-related corneal damage. Articles also address dry anophthalmic socket syndrome, emphasizing its inflammatory and tear film alterations. Advances in artificial intelligence for diagnosis and management of complex ocular surface conditions are also featured, reflecting the growing role of technology in clinical decision-making.
Prof. Dr. Michael T. Yen
Dr. Francesco Quaranta Leoni
Guest Editors
Dr. Balestrazzi Alessandra
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- ocular surface disease
- corneal neurotization
- neurotrophic keratopathy
- eyelid malposition
- facial nerve palsy
- thyroid eye disease
- oculoplastic surgery
- hemocomponents
- dry anophthalmic socket
- corneal pathology
- ocular surface reconstruction
- exposure keratopathy
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