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Mohs Surgery Lower Eyelid

asked 1 year ago by lynz
Latest answer by Adam J. Mamelak, MD
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Tags: eyelids, nervous, technique

Hello, I have an appointment for Mohs Surgery on a bcc which is on my left lower eyelid and very close to my lashes and the inside corner of my eye. I know its done under local anaesthetic, but I would like to know how the eye is kept open and if I will be able to see what they are doing? Am very anxious. ty

4 answers to Mohs Surgery Lower Eyelid

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Mohs Surgery around the Eyes

You should ask your surgeon how he or she will be protecting the eye and performing the procedure. If the tumor is very close to the margin of the eyelid, frequently I will use an eye shield, an opaque shield that is placed on the eye like a contact lens. This protects the eye while surgery is being performed. It is easily inserted and removed. The best that you can do is talk to the surgeon performing the Mohs surgery. Explain your anxiety and ask your questions. Don't feel embarassed... more
Andrew Kaufman, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon

www.dermatology-center.com

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Mohs surgery and eye

Typically most surgeons will place a drop of Tetracaine in the affected/planned procedure eye prior to beginning surgery. This is a topical anesthetic that will completely numb the eye. Then a small delicate shield can be placed comfortably in the eye so that you can effectively ignore the actual technical aspect of the procedure. If they provide you a small dose of Valium this will also relax you during the procedure and make the process very reasonable. more
Shepherd G. Pryor, MD

Scottsdale Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Eyelid Common Location for Mohs

Mohs Surgery is commonly performed on the eyelid. If you are anxious let the surgeon know and ask for some medicine such as Ativan or Valium which can take the edge off for you. Sometimes an eyeshield is placed to cover and protect the eye when a tumor is very close to the eye. The great advantage of Mohs Surgery is the high cure rate and tissue sparing nature of the procedure.
Jerome Potozkin, MD

Walnut Creek Dermatologic Surgeon
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Mohs Surgery On The Eyelid

The eyelids are a very common location to develop skin cancer, and a common area to perform Mohs surgery. Because the Mohs technique removes skin cancer while sparing healthy tissue, the surgery is ideal for tumors that occur in cosmetic and functionally important areas such as the eyelid, ear, nose and lips. It is understandable to be nervous about a surgery in such a sensitive area. A number of techniques can be used to protect the eye when performing surgery in this location. Often, a... more
Adam J. Mamelak, MD

Austin Dermatologic Surgeon

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