Oculoplastic Surgery
Expert care of the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit, combining surgical precision with a natural aesthetic approach.
Dr. Luis A. Rivera Rodríguez is an ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon with specialized training in oculoplastic surgery. This subspecialty combines deep knowledge of visual health with advanced plastic surgery techniques focused exclusively on the eyelids, tear ducts, and orbit. Every patient receives an individualized evaluation and a treatment plan designed to restore both function and the natural appearance of the eyes.
Our Services
Cataract Surgery
Advanced no-stitch, no-needle cataract surgery using phacoemulsification with topical anesthesia, restoring clear vision with a fast, comfortable recovery.
Pterygium Surgery
Surgical removal of the pterygium (growth) that develops over the eye's surface, using graft techniques to reduce recurrence and relieve irritation.
Blepharoplasty
Surgical correction of excess skin and fat in the upper and lower eyelids, improving the field of vision and restoring a rested, natural look.
Aesthetic Brow Lift
Aesthetic brow elevation performed endoscopically through small incisions, correcting descent of the upper third of the face, softening forehead wrinkles, and opening up the eyes with scars hidden within the hairline.
Eyelid Ptosis
Correction of the drooping eyelid (ptosis) that can obstruct vision, restoring the eyelid's normal position and function.
Tear Duct Surgery
Diagnosis and surgical treatment of excessive tearing and tear duct obstructions, including dacryocystorhinostomy.
Ectropion and Entropion
Correction of eyelids that turn outward or inward, relieving irritation and protecting the ocular surface.
Eyelid and Orbital Reconstruction
Repair of trauma, post-surgical defects, and congenital abnormalities of the eyelids and orbit.
Eyelid Tumors and Lesions
Evaluation, biopsy, and surgical removal of benign and malignant eyelid lesions, with attention to aesthetic reconstruction.
Thyroid Eye Disease
Management of eyelid retraction, proptosis, and other ocular manifestations associated with Graves' disease and other thyroid disorders.
Blepharospasm and Botulinum Toxin
Treatment of blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm with botulinum toxin injections, as well as periorbital aesthetic applications.
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Contact our office in Mayagüez to evaluate your case and find the treatment that is right for you.
Call: 787-833-8333