Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

Dermatochalasis is a term for extra eyelid skin. It's more common in middle-aged and older people, as it's usually a normal part of aging.

Some people call this excess skin "eye bags." You can have the skin removed for cosmetic reasons or if it starts to affect your vision.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Ophthalmology

BUEA offers routine eye examinations as well as a wide array of diagnostic evaluations and treatments for patients of all ages with eye conditions that include cataracts, ocular s…
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Oculo-Plastics Program

Our team specializes in cosmetic eyelid procedures and can provide a customized approach that takes eye health, vision benefits, and appearance into account.