ST PETERSBURG THYROID EYE SURGEON

St Petersburg and Bay Area Dr. Kwitko proudly serves the Thyroid Eye Surgery needs of Residents in St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas County and throughout the Bay Area in West Central Florida.

Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Thyroid Eye Surgery needs and goals.

* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.

Graves’ disease, or thyroid eye disease, is a serious condition that can occur when the body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland. This same response affects the tissue surrounding the eyes, including the eyelids, causing a number of uncomfortable symptoms for sufferers. Thyroid eye disease can make it difficult for the eyelids to completely retract, causing eye dryness, irritation, unsightly bulging of the eyes, and difficulty closing the eyes completely. If you suffer from Graves’ disease, it is important that you consult with a knowledgeable oculoplastic surgeon who can assess your symptoms and provide surgical treatment to address them.

With over 31 Years of experience, Dr. Geoffrey M. Kwitko, M.D., is one of the most trusted oculoplastic surgeons serving the St Petersburg, Florida area. As a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Florida and the editor-in-chief of the Electronic Journal of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgical Society, Dr. Kwitko’s credentials make him one of the nation’s top oculoplastic surgeons specializing in thyroid eye disease.

Symptoms of Thyroid Eye Disease

The nature and degree of thyroid eye disease symptoms can vary from patient to patient, often depending on how long it has gone untreated. The most common symptoms are retraction of the eyelids, difficulty closing the eyes completely, dry eyes, redness or irritation, excessive eye watering, bulging of the eyes, swelling of the eyelids and surrounding tissue, double vision, blindness, or sensitivity to light.

Early intervention can mean better outcomes for patients, so if you live in the St. Petersburg, FL area and are experiencing symptoms of thyroid eye disease, schedule a consultation with Dr. Kwitko. In some cases, surgery may not be necessary, and treatment may involve as little as regular application of lubricant to the eye to reduce dryness and irritation or prescription medication.

Thyroid Eye Surgery

In mild or moderate cases of thyroid eye disease, eyelid retraction surgery can help the eyelids move more easily, and improve the appearance of your eyes by reducing swelling of the eyelids and surrounding tissue and bulging of the eyes. This is performed as an outpatient procedure, usually using local anesthetic, and recovery time is minimal.

In more severe cases of thyroid eye disease, where tissue has swollen to the point that it is putting pressure on the optical nerve and causing vision problems, an orbital decompression procedure can help. Moving the bones around the eye area can give swelling tissue room to move into the sinuses, reducing pressure on the eyes.

Contact Dr. Kwitko Today

Don’t wait for symptoms to worsen before contacting a skilled oculoplastic surgeon who can effectively treat the symptoms of your thyroid eye disease.

Call 813.877.8665 today to schedule a confidential consultation with Oculoplastic Surgeon, Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko about your Thyroid Eye Surgery needs in St. Petersburg, Largo, Pinellas County and throughout the Bay Area in West Central Florida.

* Consultation Disclaimer: Cosmetic consults are $75 - non-refundable, but can be applied to surgical costs if booked within 6 weeks of consultation.

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Get Treated by the Best Trained and Most Experienced Eyelid Surgeon in Tampa

Always striving to stay on the forefront of the latest advances in eyelid surgery, Dr. Kwitko believes in continuing education, even after more than two decades of loyal service. He's a former Chief of Ophthalmology at St. Joseph's Hospital, a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Florida and a former Chief of Surgery at Memorial Hospital. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, International College of Surgeons, American Academy of Ophthalmology and the International Society of Orbital Disorders.

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"South Tampa's Most Trusted Eyelid Surgeon"

"World-Class Cosmetic Eyelid and Reconstructive Surgery"

GEOFFREY M. KWITKO, M.D.
BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Kwitko specializes in cosmetic & reconstructive eyelid surgery, thyroid eye diseases, orbital diseases, orbital cancers, tearing problems and dry eye syndrome. Dr. Geoffrey Kwitko has over 31 Years experience and provides World-Class Cosmetic Eye Surgery and Treatment.

Dr. Kwitko is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (Board Certified), Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (F.A.C.S.), International College of Surgeons (F.I.C.S.), American Academy of Ophthalmology (F.A.A.O.), International Society of Orbital Disorders (F.I.S.O.D.) and is a founding fellow of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Surgical Society (F.N.O.S.S.).

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WORLD CLASS
OCULOPLASTIC SURGEON

Over the years, Dr. Kwitko has consistently received numerous awards and recognition as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon.

With his main office located in the heart of the Tampa, Florida area, Dr. Kwitko has successfully performed countless procedures and treatments involving Oculoplastic Surgery and Eyelid Cancer Surgery, in addition to Cosmetic and Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery, and so much more.

It has been his honor to utilize his vast experience and skills as a world-class Oculoplastic Surgeon to improve the lives of others throughout the State of Florida, across the nation, and internationally..

Dr. Kwitko has also been voted as a "Best Doctor" every year since 2003 and has been awarded the American Academy of Ophthalmology Honor Award.

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