"I have been an eye surgeon for 30 years and have done thousands of blepharoplasty procedures.  Blepharoplasties remove excess unwanted skin from the upper eyelids resulting in improved peripheral vision and a more youthful appearance.  Unfortunately, the procedure could take 1-2 hours to perform with the surgeon dealing with bleeding requiring cautery and needing meticulous suturing.  The patients had to go through a difficult and disfiguring recovery with bruising and swelling for up to 2-3 weeks and pay up to $6000 for the procedure.  To the dismay of the surgeon and the patient there were occasionally problems with symmetry, and issues with wound healing. As a result of my experience and innovative insight, we had the idea for a novel medical device that could markedly simplify and improve the procedure. My innovative insight came while visiting an exhibit on ancient Egyptian medicine.  The Egyptians removed excess eyelid skin by compressing it between two small twigs, depriving the skin of blood supply and allowing it to fall off in 3-5 days.  Based on this idea, I worked with my co-founder and an engineering firm to design and patent the iLIDlyft device. The iLIDlyft opens eyes beautifully!"

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-Dr. Patricia Buehler, MD MPH

Co-Founder and CEO