“In many cases, it is often the eyes that reveal a person’s overall health. People with thyroid problems, for example, can develop an eye condition or Thyroid eye diseases (also known as Grave’s disease) where the immune system cells attack the muscles and other tissues around the eye. The inflammation then causes the eyeballs to bulge but it is rarely enough to cause vision loss, and it is completely treatable through orbital surgery by an eye specialist.”

This, according to Dr Pari Shams - consultant oculoplastic surgeon at Pari Shams in London. She is a qualified cosmetic and functional eyelid surgeon that specialises in the management of eyelid, lacrimal and orbital disorders and has over the years, treated many patients that suffered from Thyroid eye diseases.

Dr Pari Shams operates from several locations across London, including the Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre, the Phoenix Hospital Group Outpatient Centre, The Harley Street Clinic, and Weymouth Street Hospital. Some of her services include cosmetic, aesthetic, and functional surgery, orbital surgery, correction of excessive tearing/watery eyes, eye socket surgery and correction of facial nerve palsy/paralysis.

According to Dr Shams, Orbital decompression surgery is only recommended in severe cases of Thyroid eye disease and when all other treatment methods have failed. This surgery entails removing the bone, and sometimes the fat in the eye socket, giving your eye more space. “It may improve your vision, but sometimes there is a risk of double vision, which is the reason why we first treat the condition first through alternative methods.”

Dr Shams strongly believes in a personalised, holistic approach to healthcare where decisions are made in accordance with the patient, to address their specific needs and desires. The patient’s best interest is always at heart for Dr Shams, and while she is an expert and excellent eyelid surgeon, surgery is not always her only viable solution to a problem.

She has a profound reputation as one of the leading Ophthalmology specialists in London, with a vast experience spanning over 20 years in the field of ophthalmic surgery. She also practices as part of a large multidisciplinary team including dermatologists and maxillofacial surgeons to deliver the highest quality of care, patient experience, results, and safety to all her patients.

People who want to find out more about Dr Pari Shams and the advantages and benefits of reconstructive and lacrimal surgery or any medical service she provides can browse through her brim-packed website. Patients can also book an appointment through the website, send her an email, or reach her by telephone during business hours.

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Pari Shams is a cosmetic and functional eyelid surgeon that specialises in the management of eyelid, lacrimal and orbital disorders. Surgical procedures are performed at a variety of medical facilities including their practice at Moorfields Private Outpatient Centre, the Phoenix Hospital Group Outpatient Centre, The Harley Street Clinic, and Weymouth Street Hospital. Dr Shams believes in personalised healthcare where decisions are made with the patient, based on their needs and desires and she makes sure that every patient receives the care and attention that is required at every stage of their treatment. Whether you would like to have functional or cosmetic eye surgery, Dr Shams is qualified to advise you of the best surgical, or non-surgical options that will achieve the most natural and desirable aesthetic outcome, without compromising your eye function. Find out more about Pari Shams on her website at https://www.parishams.com