Dr. Victoria Starks, MD

Dr. Victoria Starks is a board-certified ophthalmologist and oculoplastic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. She specializes in cosmetic, functional, and reconstructive procedures of the eyelids, orbit, and tear drainage system, and also practices comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Starks emphasizes that the eyes are the focal point of the face, believing that the subtle changes of blepharoplasty can significantly improve a patient's overall outlook. She considers the brows an important part of assessing eyelid issues, noting that a descending eyebrow can contribute to upper eyelid skin folds. For this, she may use an internal brow support suture to address both simultaneously. Dr. Starks performs procedures such as upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty, tear drain repair, and ptosis repair, explaining that patients can continue to wear contact lenses after ptosis repair. She also addresses eyelid skin cancer, which can be subtle, and performs reconstruction using techniques like rotating a skin flap. Dr. Starks is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS).