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Your eyes are incredibly sensitive, not to mention critical, so it pays to take great care of them, which includes promptly addressing even seemingly minor issues like a chalazion. These benign bumps on your eyelids, if not remedied promptly, have the potential to cause more serious complications that may even...

Botox® is the country’s most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure, with nearly 7.5 million Botox treatments administered in 2018 alone. But can Botox be more than a vanity procedure? Research shows that Botox can not only make fine lines and wrinkles invisible, it can literally remodel your skin to decrease the...

Drooping eyelids, also known as ptosis, can cause a range of issues, from affecting appearance to negatively impacting your ability to use your peripheral vision. Ophthalmologist Dr. Mark Baskin sees many patients with ptosis in his Encino, California office and can perform specialized surgery to repair drooping eyelids and restore...

There are several reasons why you might require eyelid reconstruction surgery. The main two are trauma to the area or a tumor excision. Sometimes repairing and reconstructing the eyelid is the only option. And because the surgery is so complex, it requires an expert surgeon.  Dr. Mark Baskin is a...

Folks throughout San Fernando Valley and Southern California know the symptoms of seasonal Santa Ana winds well: sneezing, flaky skin, and itchy eyes. But if your dry eyes seem to be a persistent problem that lasts throughout the year, it may be more than just the wind. Dr. Mark Baskin,...

Do you have a small lump on your eyelid? Are you experiencing swelling or soreness? While you may assume you have a sty, there's another diagnosis you should also consider — a chalazion. At his ophthalmology practice in Encino, California, Dr. Mark Baskin offers a wide range of services, including...