--- title: Allied Eye | Eyelid Surgery description: Allied Eye | Eyelid Surgery --- [![allied eye](https://www.alliedeye.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alliedeye_April2019/Images/AlliedEyeLogo.png?width=723&height=298&name=AlliedEyeLogo.png "allied eye")](https://www.alliedeye.com/?hsLang=en) # Eyelid Surgery / Blepharoplasty **Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty or eyelid lift, is a procedure for reducing excessive tissue on the eyelid or drooping brow.** ![blepharoplasty example images](https://www.alliedeye.com/hubfs/Alliedeye_April2019/Images/blepharoplasty.jpg) With advancing age, these symptoms can cause a heavy sensation on the lids or loss of peripheral vision. Dr. Matzkin is a highly experienced eyelid surgeon, and will perform the surgery to correct this. If you are experiencing these changes around your eyes, please contact Dr. Matzkin to see how blepharoplasty can help you. Please contact our office at (423) 855-8522 to schedule your appointment. #### Eyelid Conditions Eyelid surgery can be performed to correct inward (**entropion**) or outward (**ectropion**) turning lid that can occur with advancing age due to loss of tissue elasticity. With advancing age excessive tissue on the eyelid or a drooping brow can cause a heavy sensation on the lids or loss of peripheral vision. Dr. Matzkin performs surgery called a **blepheroplasty** to correct this. ![Example of a stye](https://www.alliedeye.com/hubfs/Alliedeye_April2019/Images/stye.jpg) Other Conditions ** [Blepharoplasty](https://www.alliedeye.com/eyelidsurgery) ** [Diabetic Retinopathy](https://www.alliedeye.com/diabeticretinopathy?hsLang=en) ** Double Vision / Eye Movement Correction ** [Dry or Watery Eyes](https://www.alliedeye.com/drywateryeyes?hsLang=en) ** [Floaters](https://www.alliedeye.com/floaters?hsLang=en) ** [Glaucoma](https://www.alliedeye.com/glaucoma?hsLang=en) ** [Headaches](https://www.alliedeye.com/headaches?hsLang=en) ** [Macular Degeneration](https://www.alliedeye.com/maculardegeneration?hsLang=en) ** [Pterygium](https://www.alliedeye.com/pterygium?hsLang=en) ### PATIENT RESOURCES ### QUICK LINKS ### Contact Us Allied Eye 7405 Shallowford Rd. Suite 420 Chattanooga, TN 37421 MAIN: [(423) 855-8522](tel:4238558522) OPTICAL SHOP: [(423) 933-0010](tel:4239330010) FAX: [(423) 855-8533](tel:4238558533) [![allied eye](https://www.alliedeye.com/hubfs/Alliedeye_April2019/Images/MatzkinLogo.png)](https://www.alliedeye.com/?hsLang=en) Live Life With Better Vision - - - - - Allied Eye © 2019. [Privacy Policy](https://www.alliedeye.com/privacy?hsLang=en).