You already know that an ophthalmologist is an MD who specializes in ophthalmology. An ocular surgeon is an ophthalmologist who has taken additional fellowship training to subspecialize in oculoplastic surgery (ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery of the periorbital and facial tissues). Common oculoplastic procedures include blepharoplasty and eyelid ptosis surgery (lid lift), brow or forehead lifts, orbital fracture evaluation and repair, and orbital tumor surgery and reconstruction.