Dr Rona Silkiss

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Dr Rona Silkiss

Oculoplastic Surgeon

Dr Rona Silkiss’s professional background

Discover more about this eye expert below

Dr Rona Silkiss, is a renowned Oculoplastics surgeon. Dr Silkiss brings extensive expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery around the eyes, and is consulting and operating at Eye Institute Dunedin four times a year.

With decades of experience, Dr. Rona Silkiss is a leading expert in oculofacial plastic, reconstructive and orbital surgery. With cosmetic, functional and reconstructive options, Eye Institute offers oculofacial plastic surgery, a highly specialised area of plastic surgery focusing on the area around the eyes, forehead and midface.

Dr Silkis’s specialisations:
  • Oculoplastic surgery
  • Lacrimal (tear duct)
  • Orbital surgery

DR Silkiss’s expertise covers an extensive range of conditions that affect both the function and appearance of the eyes and surrounding areas, including:

  • Droopy eyelids (ptosis) – which can impair vision and affect appearance
  • Excess eyelid skin (dermatochalasis) – causing discomfort or visual obstruction
  • Cosmetic eyelid rejuvenation – for a refreshed, youthful appearance
  • Eyelid malpositions – such as entropion (inward turning) or ectropion (outward turning)
  • Tearing and blocked tear ducts – leading to chronic eye watering or infections