Considering Eyelid Surgery?

Dr. Onofrey is an ophthalmologist, fellowship trained in plastic surgery around the eyes. Trust your eyelids to an expert!

About Dr. Onofrey

Dr. Onofrey completed her Ophthalmology residency, Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship and Oculoplastic Surgery fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. In 2002, she started her solo private practice dedicated to Oculoplastic Surgery. She specializes in eyelid surgery from cosmetic upper and lower lid surgery to skin cancer reconstructions and eyelid malpositions. She has lived in South Florida for 20 years and has two office locations in Palm Beach County.

Our Services

  • Cosmetic eyelid surgery, known as blepharoplasty or an eyelid lift, can dramatically enhance your appearance and freshen-up a tired look. It is one of the most popular aesthetic procedures performed in the United States.

    


What causes these droopy eyelids?

In the eye socket, the eye is surrounded 
and cushioned by fat. As we age, the 
tissues holding the fat in place can weaken, 
allowing the fat to protrude. This causes 
the upper eyelids to appear puffy and the 
lower eyelids baggy. Additionally, the 
overlying eyelid skin and muscle can lose 
their tone resulting in a droopy or tired 
appearance.

    


Upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty 
involves trimming the excess skin and 
muscle and removing the protruding fat as 
needed to produce an aesthetically pleasing 
and natural result. As each individual is 
different, surgery is tailored to provide the 
best result.

  • Skin cancer is a common malignancy, particularly in sunny climates such as Florida. Eyelid skin cancers are most prevalent on the lower eyelid. They typically appear as painless elevations or nodules along the eyelid margin. The eyelashes may be distorted or missing. Ulcerations, bleeding or crusting may be present. Basal cell carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas are most common. After the skin cancer is removed, the defect is reconstructed. The goals of treatment are complete tumor excision, and functional, aesthetically pleasing reconstruction.

    The majority of eyelid growths – old and new – are benign. However, skin cancers can occur on the eyelid – in the lash line or in the skin.

  • Ptosis is the medical term for droopy eyelids. The edge of the eyelid falls and covers the pupil causing a falsely tired appearance. The vision may be blocked. Ptosis occurs in adults as the tendon that lifts the eyelid stretches or separates from its normal attachment. Children can be born with ptosis due to poor development of the eyelid’s elevating muscle. It can also occur after cataract or retinal surgery. Adult and congenital ptosis are treated surgically.

  • The eyelids are designed to protect the eye. If the eyelids are not in proper position, patients can experience redness, tearing, discomfort and blurry vision. Ectropion is a condition commonly seen where the lower eyelid is loose. The eyelid can dip down exposing the bottom of the cornea. In some patients, the lower lid flips forward exposing the pinkish/red tissue inside the eyelid. Ectropion is treated with a variety of surgical techniques.

  • Entropion is another common eyelid malposition. With this condition, the eyelid margin rolls inward causing the lashes to rub against the eye. The lid margin appears thickened. Patients complain of tearing, mucous discharge, foreign body sensation and redness of the eye. Entropion is corrected with an outpatient surgical procedure.

  • We provide treatment for Chalazions, Xanthelasma, Benign Eyelid Growths and Styes.

FEATURED REVIEW

"Dr. Onofrey came very highly recommended to me. I was very impressed on my first meeting with her, and scheduled my cosmetic eye surgery with her. I am very impressed with the results I’ve had. I would only trust someone as highly trained as Dr. Onofrey to do surgery on my eyes."

— K.M

Our Office Locations

We Have Two Office Locations For Your Convenience in West Palm Beach and Jupiter.

 
  • 2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

    Suite 400

    West Palm Beach, FL 33409

  • The West Palm Beach office is located in the BB&T Bank Building, conveniently located at I-95 and Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. on the south side of Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

    You will find us on the 4th floor, Suite 400. Ample parking faces the building. The building and office are handicap accessible.

 
  • 601 University Blvd.

    Suite 101

    Jupiter, FL 33458

  • The Jupiter office is located on the North side of University Blvd. It is a two story pink building. Parking is located on the north side.

    If you are approaching the office from Military Trail, you will head West at the light onto University Blvd. Take your first right turn into the parking lot. You will see a sign for “The Commons at Abacoa.”

    The 601 building is on your left as you turn into the parking lot. Enter the building from the north side through the sliding doors. You will turn right after the elevators and Suite 101 is at the end of the hallway.

Contact us Today

Phone: 561-404-5030

Fax: 954-606-9066

West Palm Beach Office

2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

Suite 400

West Palm Beach, FL. 33409

Jupiter Office

601 University Blvd.

Suite 101

Jupiter, FL. 33458

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