Eyelid surgery in Houston is one of the most commonly performed procedures at Plastic Eye Surgery Associates — and one of the most misunderstood. Patients arrive having seen three different types of surgeons, received three different recommendations, and still don't...
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Oculoplastic Surgeon Guide 2026: Training, Credentials, and What Sets PESA Apart
Oculoplastic surgeons train for 11 to 13 years before performing a single eyelid procedure — and that gap in subspecialty depth is exactly what separates an outstanding outcome from a mediocre one. Demand for eyelid and orbital surgery has grown significantly in...
The Under-35 Explosive Eyelid Boom
As highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article, eyelid surgery for men and women in their 20’s and 30’s is surging in popularity – and the reasons are hardly mysterious. What Is a Blepharoplasty? What to Know About the Popular Eyelid Surgery - WSJ When you...
Tearing and the Drainage System
Why would I wonder what’s inside your nose? Did you know that your eyes are connected to your nose? A series of tubes, called the nasolacrimal system, drains your tears from your eyes and down into the nose. Weird, right?? Within this tearing connection, some people...
Superheroes Wear Masks: Part 2
Superheroes wear masks, but every Superman/ Superwoman has a kryptonite. Where are your masks coming from? Are they homemade, ordered from the internet, or made with the community college’s 3-D printer? How does your skin feel after wearing a face covering all day?...
Superheroes Wear Masks: Part 1
Superheroes wear masks. Are you wearing yours? Our lives have all changed this year. Everyone is playing a crucial role by wearing a face mask to fight against the spread of COVID-19. When you laugh, cry, sneeze, cough, sing, and laugh, you express respiratory...
Unity in Diversity
When you look at your eyes, what do you see? Do you see a difference between your eyes? Because every eye is different. Do you find flaws that you would like corrected? Because every eye has flaws. Like every person is different, and every person has flaws. We...
Welcome to Our Blog!
Welcome to our new blog with the surgeons at Plastic Eye Surgery Associates! We are expert oculoplastic surgeons practicing in Houston, TX and the surrounding area as well as Pensacola and Pensacola, FL, FL. Please visit our bios for Dr. James Patrinely, Dr. Jennifer...







