Dermatochalasis is a term for extra eyelid skin. It's more common in middle-aged and older people, as it's usually a normal part of aging.

Some people call this excess skin "eye bags." You can have the skin removed for cosmetic reasons or if it starts to affect your vision.



 

 ## Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

  department###  [Ophthalmology](/departments/ophthalmology) 

 A department providing eye care from eye specialists, including diagnosis and treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and other vis… 

 

 

  department###  [Oculo-Plastics Program](/departments/ophthalmology/oculo-plastics-program) 

 Specialty care within the Department of Ophthalmology that includes services from ocular plastic surgeons to treat eyelid, tear duct, and orbital conditions, as well as reconstruc…