ELZA’s Consultant Oculoplastic Surgeon in Zurich, Dr. Dion Paridaens, MD, PhD, who is the Immediate Past-President of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS), represented us at the inaugural VSOPRS meeting in Hanoi on January 9–10, 2026. He participated as a moderator and invited speaker within the APSOPRS–VSOPRS scientific programme, contributing to a meeting that brought together leading oculoplastic surgeons from across Asia-Pacific and Europe.
During his invited lecture, Dr. Paridaens addressed the management of upper eyelid retraction in thyroid eye disease (TED), a frequent and functionally relevant manifestation of thyroid orbitopathy. His presentation focused on structured decision pathways and reproducible surgical strategies aimed at improving both ocular surface protection and aesthetic outcomes. Emphasis was placed on tailoring surgical correction to disease stage, severity of eyelid retraction, and individual patient anatomy—principles that underpin contemporary oculoplastic care.
Upper eyelid retraction remains one of the most visible and symptomatic features of thyroid eye disease. Beyond cosmetic concerns, inadequate lid position can lead to exposure keratopathy, ocular discomfort, and reduced quality of life. Prof. Paridaens shared practical surgical pearls derived from extensive clinical experience, highlighting techniques that balance predictability, safety, and long-term stability. These concepts are directly relevant to patients seeking expert oculoplastic management of thyroid eye disease in a tertiary referral setting.
As Immediate Past-President of ESOPRS, Dr. Paridaens also underlined the importance of international collaboration in oculoplastic education and research. The Hanoi meeting marked an important step in strengthening academic and clinical ties between VSOPRS and ESOPRS, fostering shared standards in training and evidence-based practice.
At the ELZA Institute in Zurich, Dr. Paridaens offers specialised oculoplastic and orbital surgery, with a particular focus on thyroid eye disease, eyelid malpositions, and complex periocular reconstruction. His involvement in leading international societies and scientific meetings shows that patients at ELZA benefit from a surgeon who is helping to set the standards for current global best practice. In Dion, we are fortunate to have one of the world’s leading oculoplastic surgeons here in Zurich, Switzerland.
For patients seeking an experienced oculoplastic surgeon in Zurich for the management of thyroid eye disease or eyelid disorders, Dr. Paridaens’ work reflects a commitment to precision surgery grounded in robust clinical evidence and decades of subspecialty expertise.
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